Pork and Tomatillo Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless pork ribs or loin, trimmed and cut in bite-size cubes
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups diced celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 to 6 tablespoons drained jalapeno rings or chopped mild chile peppers
• 1 cup julienne cut carrots
• 2 medium potatoes, cut in small cubes
• 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, washed and diced
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• pinch dried oregano
• hot sauce, to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste
• fresh chopped cilantro, optional

Preparation: