Pueblo Indian Pork Roast Recipe

Name: Pueblo Indian Pork Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 dried juniper berries, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 4 large ripe tomatoes, quartered and seeded; 1 1/4 cups water; 2/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup honey; 1 tablespoon ground New Mexico red chili; 1 medium-hot dried New Mexico chile, crushed; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate square, grated; 5 lbs pork rib roast

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 dried juniper berries, crushed
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
1 bay leaf
4 large ripe tomatoes, quartered and seeded
1 1/4 cups water
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon ground New Mexico red chili
1 medium-hot dried New Mexico chile, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate square, grated
5 lbs pork rib roast

1
Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan and saute onions in it over medium heat until soft.
2
Add garlic, juniper berries, coriander seed and bay leaf and saute for 2 to 3 minutes longer.
3
Add tomatoes, water,vinegar, honey, ground and crushed chile and salt.
4
Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
5
Add chocolate and simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, until fairly thick.
6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
7
Place roast fat side up in a roasting pan and baste generously with the sauce.
8
Roast for about 3 hours, basting occasionally with sauce and pan drippings.
9
Let roast sit for 10 minutes in a warm place before carving.
10
Slice and spoon additional sauce over each portion.

1808

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 4 dried juniper berries, crushed, and more.

Yes, Pueblo Indian Pork Roast 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!

Pueblo Indian Pork Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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