Carne Adovada Recipe

Name: Carne Adovada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup raisins; 1/2 cup brewed coffee; 4 lb boneless pork shoulder roast; 1 tbs veg oil cut in 1 inch chunks; 2 onions, chopped; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 cup chili powder; 1 tea oregano; 1 tbs minced canned chipotles; 6 cloves of garlic; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 lime: 1 tea zest, 1 tbs juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup brewed coffee
4 lb boneless pork shoulder roast
1 tbs veg oil cut in 1 inch chunks
2 onions, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup chili powder
1 tea oregano
1 tbs minced canned chipotles
6 cloves of garlic
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 lime: 1 tea zest, 1 tbs juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

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1. Adjust oven rack to low and heat to 350 degrees. Combine raisins and coffee ina bowl wrap tightly with plastic wrap and microwave 1-3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Raisins should plump.
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2. Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbs oil in dutch oven over medium until screamin hot. Brown half the meat for about 10 minutes and repeat.
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3. For the sauce pour off fat and add 1 tbs of it back into the pan. Add onions and cook until soft. Add flour, chili poweder, organo, chiptle, garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and raisin mixture scraping bottom of the pan and bring to a boil. Then blend sauce in batches.
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4. Put the pork and the sauce into the pot and cover. Cook in oven til pork is tender. Skim off fat from sauce and add cilantro lime juice and zest. Season to taste.

1697

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

173

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup raisins, 1/2 cup brewed coffee, 4 lb boneless pork shoulder roast, 1 tbs veg oil cut in 1 inch chunks, and more.

Yes, Carne Adovada falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Carne Adovada

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