Instant Pot Carne Adovado

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Chunks of pork shoulder smothered in an easy-to-make New Mexico red chile sauce and pressure cooked to succulent tenderness. Perfect for taco or burrito fillings.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 8 dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed and broken into small pieces

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 4 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 6 cloves garlic

  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (Optional)

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. Place New Mexico chiles in a heat-proof bowl.

  2. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour over the chiles; left soften, about 30 minutes.

  3. Turn on a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot) and the select Saute function. Coat pork with flour and add to pot in batches; saute until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

  4. Transfer soaked chiles to a blender. Add broth, garlic, and chipotle peppers; blend until smooth.

  5. Combine blended chile sauce, onion, vinegar, salt, oregano, and cumin in a bowl; pour sauce over the pork.

  6. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  7. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

Cook’s Note

The sauce thickens a bit as it cools, but if your sauce is too thin, set your pot on the Sauté setting for 5 to 10 minutes to let some of it evaporate. Or, make a slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water together. Pour it into the pot and boil on the Sauté setting until thickened.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217 Calories
12g Fat
4g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 288mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 319mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.