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Carne Adovada

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine New Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Knife and chopping board

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g pork shoulder cubed
  • 1 onion chopped (160g)
  • 5 tbsp New Mexico red chilli sauce
  • 150 g dried pinto beans optional
  • 500 ml chicken stock
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the rapeseed oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Brown the pork cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
    500 g pork shoulder, 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion for about 10 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic for the last minute, stirring constantly.
    1 onion, 1 clove garlic
  • Return the pork to the pan and add the red chilli sauce. Stir well to coat the meat.
    500 g pork shoulder, 5 tbsp New Mexico red chilli sauce
  • Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
    500 ml chicken stock
  • Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, until the pork is tender and falling apart. If using pinto beans, add them about an hour into cooking.
    150 g dried pinto beans, Salt to taste
  • If the sauce reduces too much, add water as needed. Serve with rice or warm tortillas.
Keyword Braised, Pork, pork shoulder, Red Chilli