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Mexican Pork Adobo
Mexican Pork Adobo is a hearty stew made with pork cubes simmered low and slow in adobo sauce. If you want a meal that's spicy and full on flavor, this one's for you!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 dried ancho chiles
- 3 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small onion, peeled and quartered
- 4 cloves of garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add chiles and roast, turning as needed, for about 20 to 30 seconds or until lightly browned.
- Remove from pan and place in a bowl with enough hot water to cover. Soak for about 15 to 20 minute or until softened. Remove and discard stems.
- In a blender, combine stemmed chiles, tomato, onion, garlic, vinegar, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Process until smooth and the consistency of a thick paste. Set aside.
- In a thick-bottomed pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add pork and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned. Remove and discard any excess oil from pan.
- Add chili paste and stir together to fully coat the meat.
- Add water and bring to a boil, skimming any scum that may float on top.
- Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
- Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Add more water in ½ cup increments if the sauce is drying out before the meat is fully cooked and tender.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.8mg
(3%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.