Green Chili Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs pork butt (diced 3/4 inch squares) or 2 lbs pork loin (diced 3/4 inch squares)
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (27 ounce) can green chili peppers (strips or diced)
1 (7 ounce) can jalapeno peppers, diced
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
1 (27 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Melt the shortening in a large pot over medium high heat.
When shortening is hot add the diced pork and cook till done about 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and stir in the flour.
Cook over low heat for about 2 minutes stirring constantly.
Add all other ingredients,stir and let simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.