Slow-Cooker Mole Pork Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Mole Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 white corn tortillas, plus more for serving; 4 dried ancho chile peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup sesame seeds, plus more for topping; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder; 1 14 .5-ounce can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping; 1 3 -pound bone-in pork butt, trimmed of skin and excess fat; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 sweet potatoes

Servings: persons

3 white corn tortillas, plus more for serving
4 dried ancho chile peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup sesame seeds, plus more for topping
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
1 14 .5-ounce can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
1 3 -pound bone-in pork butt, trimmed of skin and excess fat
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 sweet potatoes

1
Tear the tortillas into small pieces; toss with the chiles, sesame seeds, raisins, onion, garlic and five-spice powder in a bowl.
2
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the tortilla mixture; cook, stirring, until the sesame seeds are toasted and the onion is slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid evaporates and the tomatoes start browning, about 6 minutes.
5
Add the cilantro and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil, scraping up the skillet.
6
Working in batches, transfer to a blender and puree until smooth, about 4 minutes.
7
Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
8
Season the pork all over with salt and pepper; add to the slow cooker.
9
Cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
10
Before serving, pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork: microwave until tender, about 8 minutes.
11
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and slice.
12
Top with the sauce and more sesame seeds and cilantro.
13
Serve with the sweet potatoes and tortillas.
14
Photograph by Justin Walker

373

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 white corn tortillas, plus more for serving, 4 dried ancho chile peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces, 1/3 cup sesame seeds, plus more for topping, 1/4 cup raisins, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Mole Pork 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.

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Slow-Cooker Mole Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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