Lentejas En Adobo (Lentils with Chilies, Pork and Fruit)

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Chili, Beans, Pork, Mexico
Jim Vorheis
1/2lb(1 heaped cup) lentils, brown if available
1/2smWhite onion
Sea salt to taste
The pork:
1lbBoneless stewing pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
Sea salt to taste
The seasoning and final cooking:
5smChilies anchos, cleaned of veins and seeds and
Lightly toasted
1/4lbTomatoes, broiled
1Garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
1/4tsDried oregano, Mexican if possible
1Whole clove
1 1/2Inch cinnamon stick
1tbMelted lard or safflower oil
1mdPlantain (about 8-oz), peeled and cut into
1/4Inch cubes
2Thick pineapple slices, peeled, cored, and cut into
Small triangular wedges
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