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Carne Adovada

Traditional New Mexican red chile–braised pork, slow-cooked until tender and deeply flavorful.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: New Mexican, Southwestern
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Red Chile Pork
  • 2 lb pork shoulder cut into cubes
  • 12 pieces dried red chile pods stems and seeds removed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Blender
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Soak dried chile pods until softened, then blend with seasonings.
  2. Strain chile sauce for smooth consistency.
  3. Brown pork cubes in oil, then sauté onion.
  4. Add chile sauce and simmer covered until pork is tender.

Notes

Flavor improves after resting overnight.