Carne Adovada
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Carne Adovada is a New Mexico-style stewed pork dish that features a boldy spiced sauce made from dried chiles and perfectly tender pork.
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Ingredients
- 8 ancho chiles, rinsed (about 3 ounces)
- 12 guajillo chiles, rinsed (about 2.5 ounces)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- water
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons oil, divided
- 3 pounds pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- for serving: chopped cilantro, lime wedges, warm tortillas
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Instructions
- Remove and discard the stems and seeds from the ancho and guajillo chiles. Tear the chiles into medium-sized pieces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chiles and toast until fragrant, stirring frequently for about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the chiles to a medium pot. Add the bay leaf and fill the pot with water until the chiles are completely covered.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then remove from heat, cover, and let the chiles soak for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the soaked and softened chiles and the bay leaf to a large blender using a slotted spoon.
- Add 3 cups of the chile-soaked water, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, oregano, thyme, sugar, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ½ of the pork shoulder and sear on all sides until browned, then transfer to a bowl or large plate.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pot as well as the remaining pork. Sear on all sides until browned, then transfer to the same bowl or plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot and add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, scraping any brown bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Add the seared pork back into the pot and pour the blended chile sauce on top. Mix together to combine.
- Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2 hours.
- Serve in a bowl garnished with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and a side of warm flour tortillas and/or rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
1831mg
(76%)
Potassium
1167mg
(33%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
10684IU
(214%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1831mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1167mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 10684IU | 214% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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