Tamale Stuffed Pizza

Red Chile Pork

1. Season the pork cubes with salt & pepper
2. Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat, add the oil and when hot add the pork in batches and lightly brown on all sides - remove to a bowl and set aside
3. Lower heat to medium, and add the garlic cloves to the pot and cook about 30 -45 seconds, just until fragrant then add the chiles directly to the pot, and toast  briefly, about 10 to 15 seconds per side, until they soften and smell aromatic - please don't let them burn
4. Pour the hot water over the chiles, bring to a gentle simmer, then turn off the heat and let soak for 15 minutes, until fully softened
5.  Transfer the chiles with 1½ cups of their soaking liquid to a blender, and add the cumin, oregano, stock, vinegar, sugar and about ½ teaspoon kosher salt - blend until completely smooth
6. Return the pork and any accumulated juices to the pot, along with the chile sauce over the pork and stir to coat
7. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, reduce to low and simmer uncovered about an hour and a half, or until very tender and squishable. The sauce should be thick and glossy, and clinging to the meat instead of pooling. If it thickens too fast, add a splash of water or stock. If it looks soupy near the end, raise the heat slightly and let it reduce
8. Let the pork cool until just warm, then shred enough for a pizza, and add some sauce so everything is evenly coated

Pizza

1. Mix masa harina, salt, and baking in powder in a bowl, then stir in warm water and olive oil until it forms a soft dough - it should feel like fresh Play-Doh, let rest 10 minutes
2. Press the dough between parchment into a approximately a 12-inch round
3. Add a layer of the shredded pork about 1.5 inches away from the outside, then fold the edge over to enclose
4. Par-bake directly on a hot pizza stone or steel at450-500 8 to 10 minutes, until set and lightly golden underneath
5. Top with sauce, cheese, chilies, the pepperoni and more chilies
6. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and set
7. Remove, and the rest should be obvious