Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2-3
pounds
pork

(steaks or inexpensive pieces)



1/4
cup
shortening





1
large
onion

chopped



2
medium
tomatoes

chopped



2
each
flour

handfuls



2
cups
water





1
x
garlic powder





1
x
salt

pepper to taste



1
x
cumin

 Cut pork into tiny pieces.  Brown in shortening; add chopped onion and
tomatoes; stir together.  Add flour slowly (do NOT use masa harina!).  Stir
till thickened as like gravy, then add 2 cups water.  To suit, add:  garlic
powder, salt, pepper, liberal dose cumin.  Stew on medium low for 3-45
minutes.  Serve with refritos, Spanish rice.