Name: Authentic Manchamanteles Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on); 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 1 large white onion, roughly chopped; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 lbs ripe plantains (about 3 medium), peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds; 1 large pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks; 4 dried Ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded; 4 dried Guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded; 2 dried Pasilla chilies, stemmed and seeded; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 2 corn tortillas, stale or toasted; 1 stick cinnamon (approx. 3 inches); 4 whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican preferred); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 3 cups chicken or pork stock (plus more if needed); Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Manchamanteles 🇲🇽 Mexico

A traditional Mexican stew known as 'tablecloth stainer,' made with meat, fruits, and chili peppers.

Stew traditional

Made with

Meat pineapple plantains chili peppers

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