Carne Guisada

2 lb To 3 lb pork (steaks or inexpensive pieces)
1/4 To 1/2 cup shortening
1 lg Onion, chopped
2 md Tomatoes, chopped
2 Handfuls flour
2 c Water
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
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 30-45 minutes. Serve with refritos, Spanish rice.

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