Carne Adovada (New Mexico-Style Pork With Red Chili

Name: Carne Adovada (New Mexico-Style Pork With Red Chilies) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole dried ancho chilies, seeds and stems removed; 4 whole dried pasilla chilies, seeds and stems removed; 1 quart (32 ounces) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 cup frozen orange juice concentrate; 3 whole chipotle chilies canned in adobo; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch thick steaks; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups); 6 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 3 bay leaves; Kosher salt; Corn tortillas, cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, and queso fresco for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

4 whole dried ancho chilies, seeds and stems removed
4 whole dried pasilla chilies, seeds and stems removed
1 quart (32 ounces) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
3 whole chipotle chilies canned in adobo
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch thick steaks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
6 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 bay leaves
Kosher salt
Corn tortillas, cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, and queso fresco for serving (optional)

1
Add dried chiles to large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or stock pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened with intense, roasted aroma, 2 to 5 minutes. Do not allow to smoke. Add chicken stock, raisins, orange juice concentrate, chipotles in adobo, white vinegar, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a bare simmer, and let cook until chilies are totally softened, about 15 minutes. Blend into a smooth puree using an immersion blender or by transferring to a countertop blender. Set aside.
2
Carefully pat pork dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over high heat until smoking. Add pork all at once and spread evenly over bottom surface (it's ok if not all the pork is touching the bottom or if the pan is crowded. Cook without moving until bottom surface is well browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board and set aside. Add onions and garlic to Dutch oven and cook, stirring frequently, until onions and garlic are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add oregano and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Add chili mixture to Dutch oven and stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Dice pork into 2-inch chunks, then return to Dutch oven. Add bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce to a bare simmer. Cover, leaving lid slightly ajar, and cook, stirring occasionally until pork chunks break apart when you apply pressure with a spoon, about 2 hours.
4
Sauce should be thick, with an almost ketchup-like consistency. If too thin, increase heat to a light simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced to the desired consistency. Season to taste with salt.
5
Serve pork with corn tortillas, cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, and queso fresco. Pork can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

1275

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole dried ancho chilies, seeds and stems removed, 4 whole dried pasilla chilies, seeds and stems removed, 1 quart (32 ounces) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, 1/2 cup raisins, and more.

Yes, Carne Adovada (New Mexico-Style Pork With Red Chilies) Recipe 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.

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Carne Adovada (New Mexico-Style Pork With Red Chilies) Recipe

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