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INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
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1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
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2 medium cloves garlic, grated on microplane grater (about 2 teaspoons
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1 roasted poblano or hatch chili, fresh, frozen, or canned, finely chopped
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2 cups low sodium homemade or store-bought chicken broth
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2 bay leaves
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1 cup finely crumbled queso fresco, cotija, or feta
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Double recipe Venezuelan-style Arepas