Carne Adobada
Introduction
Carne Adobada is a traditional Mexican dish of marinated pork. The pork is marinated in a mixture of chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, and other spices, and then cooked. The dish is often served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Ingredients
-1 kg pork shoulder
-2-3 ancho chili peppers
-1 guajillo chili pepper
-1 pasilla chili pepper
-1/2 cup white vinegar
-2 tablespoons adobo sauce
-5 cloves garlic
-1 teaspoon cumin
-1 teaspoon oregano
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method
1. Cut the pork into 2-3 cm pieces.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
3. Place the pork in a large bowl or container, and pour the chili pepper mixture over it. Stir to coat the pork evenly.
4. Cover the bowl or container, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
6. Grill the pork for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
7. Serve with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Potential changes & improvements
-You could marinate the pork for longer for a more intense flavor.
-If you don’t have a grill or grill pan, you could cook the pork in a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
-Try serving the pork with other Mexican dishes, such as enchiladas or tacos.
Common Mistakes
-Not marinating the pork for long enough.
-Not blending the chili pepper mixture thoroughly.
-Not cooking the pork long enough.
Nutritional Information
-Calories: 590
-Fat: 39 g
-Saturated Fat: 13 g
-Cholesterol: 140 mg
-Sodium: 520 mg
-Carbohydrates: 5 g
-Fiber: 2 g
-Sugar: 3 g
-Protein: 56 g
Allergens
-Pork
-Garlic