This Carne Adovada: New Mexico Red Chile Pork Stew is a great dish to make for a crowd. It is healthy, wholesome and warming. Don’t be alarmed by the amount of chile powder in the recipe – New Mexico chile is quite mild. If you prefer more of a kick to your dishes, you can add extra chile powder. Likewise, if you are after something milder, add a bit less.
Start by making the chile base by frying some onion, garlic and salt with some flour, pepper and chile powder. Add water and bring to a boil. Blend the mixture before adding the pork and transferring the stew to a hot oven. Bake in the oven for 2 hours until the pork is falling apart.
To make Carne Adovada: New Mexico Red Chile Pork Stew, you will need the following ingredients: Stew?
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
Add the pork pieces to the pot in a single layer. Cook the pork, for about 3 minutes on each side until it is nicely browned all over. Transfer the pork to a plate and repeat until all the pieces are browned.
Cook the onions, garlic, and salt in the pot for about 3 minutes until soft. Sprinkle with flour and pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes while stirring.
Add the ground chile powder and stir to combine. Pour 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Using a hand-held immersion blender, blend the chile mixture until smooth.
Add the pork and another cup of water to the blended mixture. Bring to a boil.
Cover the pot and place it in the preheated oven for one hour.
After baking for an hour, take the pot out of the oven and stir the stew. If it seems dry add more water.
Return the covered pot to the oven and bake for another hour until the meat is tender and falling apart.
Serve this stew hot with steamed rice.
Carne Adovada: New Mexico Red Chile Pork Stew is super comforting and wholesome. The whole family will love it! Come back to leave a review if you make this one.
Superb dish! My fam loved it at our dinner party!
So easy, love it!
Superb! I made this for friends last weekend & they loved it! Cried with laughter over a spicy mishap. Easy to follow, and the flavours were delightful. Definitely, a recipe I'll repeat!
I made this Carne Adovada during our family reunion and it was a hit. The flavors were spot on and everyone loved the warmth of the meal. Its simplicity made it easy to prepare while I enjoyed time with my kids.
Superb! This carne adovada brought back memories of family dinners. My kids loved it and asked for seconds. It's perfect for gatherings, easy to make, and already on our weekly menu!
Superb! Made this for a family gathering, and everyone loved it! The flavors were rich and blended well. I was worried about the heat from the chiles, but it turned out just right. Perfect for a chilly night! I’ll definitely be making this again soon.
Simply superb stew! I made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it. My kids even asked for seconds, which is rare! The mild chile powder's flavour was just right. Thank you for a fantastic recipe!
This stew was a hit at our family gathering! Loved it!