Green Chili Stew

This is my favorie green chili. Good to eat by the bowl full or to smother a burrito.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 6 quarts

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  pork butt (diced 3/4 inch squares) or 2  lbs  pork loin (diced 3/4 inch squares)
• 1  cup vegetable shortening
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (27 ounce) can green chili peppers (strips or diced)
• 1 (7 ounce) can  jalapeno peppers, diced
• 1  medium onion, peeled and diced
• 1 (27 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 2  quarts water
• 1  teaspoon  salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Melt the shortening in a large pot over medium high heat.
2. When shortening is hot add the diced pork and cook till done about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Remove pot from heat and stir in the flour.
4. Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes stirring constantly.
5. Add all other ingredients,stir and let simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.