Pati Jinich - How to Make Picadillo

Start by adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a pan.

Add 1 cup of diced onion to the pan.

Add 3 peeled and finely chopped garlic cloves to the onions.

Add 1 pound of ground pork to the pan and brown it, releasing its juices.

Season the pork with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice, 5 whole cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1 pound of ripe roma tomatoes to the pan, ensuring they are very ripe and juicy.

Add 3 tablespoons of capers, 1/4 cup of slivered almonds, and 3 tablespoons of dark raisins to the mixture.

Finally, add 1/4 cup of diced pickled jalapeños to give the picadillo a vinegary kick.

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