Carne Adovada is a traditional New Mexican dish made with pork marinated in a rich, flavorful red chile sauce. It is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy meat that's perfect for tacos, burritos, or simply served with rice and beans.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
3h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1.5 kg pork shoulder
- 50 g red chile powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 500 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the red chile powder, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt.
Step 2
Add water and apple cider vinegar to the bowl and mix well to form a marinade.
Step 3
Place the pork chunks in the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the marinade.
Step 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
Step 6
Transfer the marinated pork and marinade into a baking dish.
Step 7
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and fully cooked.
Step 8
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.