It's story hour this week on Sweet Heat! Join Rick on this journey to make Chiles en Nogada, a delicacy served to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Charred poblano chiles are stuffed with a picadillo made from ground pork with diced plantains, pears, apples, onions, and tomatoes. It’s topped with a deliciously rich nogada sauce using crema natural and earthy walnuts. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3necTc9For more food, design, and Choco content from Rick, follow him on Instagram @rick_andrew_martinezLooking for something specific? VIDEO CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro00:01:16 The Ingredient Breakdown00:01:56 Chapter 1 - Ingredient Montage00:02:37 Chapter 2 - Fire00:03:31 Chapter 3 - Peel the Peppers, Smash the Tomatoes 00:04:29 Chapter 4 - Make the Picadillo00:06:27 Chapter 5 - Make the Nogada00:07:41 Chapter 6 - Getting the Stuffing Just Right00:09:23 Chapter 7 - Plating00:09:48 Chapter 8 - EatPREP TIME: 1 hourCOOK TIME: 1 hour 30 minutesSERVES: 8INGREDIENTSPicadillo & Chiles2 tablespoons lard1 pound ground pork, preferably not lean1/2 medium white onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, finely grated1/2 sweet, tart apple such as Winesap or Pink Lady, peeled, cored and chopped1/2 firm, sweet pear such as Bosc or Anjou, peeled, cored and chopped1/2 firm-ripe plantain, peeled and choppedKosher salt1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 cup dry sherry1 pound roma tomatoes1/2 peach, peeled, pitted, and chopped1/4 cup unroasted whole almonds, chopped1/3 cup golden raisins1/3 cup pitted Spanish green olives1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice8 large poblano peppersNogada Sauce & Garnish2 1/4 cups walnuts, unroasted3/4 cup crema ácida or crème fraiche or sour cream3/4 cup crema natural or heavy cream1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 cup pomegranate seeds, for garnish1/2 cup parsley leaves and tender stems, for garnishSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.