A Santa Fe Pork Mole Recipe

Name: A Santa Fe Pork Mole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 680 gm Lean pork pcs, cut into chunks; 4 dsp lime juice; 2 dsp light oil; 2 x Cloves garlic, peeled but whole; 115 gm Pumpkin seeds, unsalted and unroasted; 1 x 55 grams who almonds, shelled; 1 x Red chilli, seeded, veins removed; 1 x Green chilli, seeded,; Veins removed; 1 x Cinnamon stick; 70 ml Lemon and lime juice; 1 x Green pepper, cut into dice; 400 gm Minced tomatoes; 2 dsp tomato puree; Salt to taste; 1 ounce Sunflower seeds to garnish

Servings: persons

680 gm Lean pork pcs, cut into chunks
4 dsp lime juice
2 dsp light oil
2 x Cloves garlic, peeled but whole
115 gm Pumpkin seeds, unsalted and unroasted
1 x 55 grams who almonds, shelled
1 x Red chilli, seeded, veins removed
1 x Green chilli, seeded,
Veins removed
1 x Cinnamon stick
70 ml Lemon and lime juice
1 x Green pepper, cut into dice
400 gm Minced tomatoes
2 dsp tomato puree
Salt to taste
1 ounce Sunflower seeds to garnish

1
To prepare the pork, cut into bitesize pcs and then toss in the lime juice and 1dsp of oil and leave to marinade for at least 1/2 hour while you make the sauce.
2
To prepare the mole, dry roast or possibly place in a grill pan under a medium heat for several min to intensify the flavour of the sauce ingredients.
3
Peel the garlic, shell the whole almonds, seed the chillies and cut in half, add in the pumpkin seeds, then place all of them on the grill pan but be careful not to let them char.
4
After roasting, transfer to a blender along with 1 cinnamon stick, approximately 1/8 pint lemon and lime juice and blend to a smooth but soft paste then transfer to a bowl.
5
Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice if needed.
6
Heat 1dsp of oil in a large pan and cook the pork in batches to keep the temperature high and keep in all the flavour.
7
Add one diced green pepper and cook for another minute.
8
Next in with the sauce and mole, keeping the temperature high still for 3-4 min to evaporate off the liquid and concentrate the flavours.
9
Add in the minced tomatoes, tomato puree and adjust the seasoning with a little salt.
10
Cook for 20-25 min.
11
Garnish with sunflower seeds and serve.

43756

kcal

Calories

2446

Fat

460

Carbs

4703

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 680 gm Lean pork pcs, cut into chunks, 4 dsp lime juice, 2 dsp light oil, 2 x Cloves garlic, peeled but whole, and more.

Yes, A Santa Fe Pork Mole Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!