| 3 | lb | Lean boneless pork, cut into cubes |
| 1 | md | Onion, chopped |
| 2 | | Cloves garlic, chopped |
| | Salt |
| 6 | tb | Lard or vegetable oil |
| 6 | | Ancho chilies |
| 6 | | Mulato chilies |
| 4 | | Pasilla chilies |
| 2 | md | Onions, chopped |
| 3 | | Cloves garlic, chopped |
| 3 | md | Tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped |
| 2 | | Tortillas, -or- |
| 2 | sl | Toast, cut up |
| 1 | c | Blanched almonds |
| 1/2 | c | Peanuts |
| 1/2 | c | Raisins |
| 4 | tb | Sesame seeds |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground coriander seed |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground anise |
| 2 | | Whole cloves |
| 1 1/2 | | Inch piece of stick cinnamon |
| 1/2 | c | Lard or vegetable oil, about |
| 1 1/2 | | Squares (1-1/2 ounces) unsweetened chocolate |
| | Salt, freshly ground pepper |
| 1 | tb | Sugar (optional) |
