Simple & EASY Carne Adovada Recipe -- Authentic New Mexican Cuisine

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork loin is often less expensive.

red chile sauce

🥗Healthier: tomato sauce with spices

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Tomato sauce can mimic flavors while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds flavor without extra calories.

Trim fat off of your pork roast.

Dice pork into 1 inch thick pieces and set aside.

Add red chili caribe to the pork and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

Cut an onion into large chunks.

Add chili pork meat and onion to an instant pot.

Add 1 cup of water to the instant pot along with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Set the instant pot to high pressure for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Optionally, mention that you can also cook the meat in an oven or a crock pot for 4 to 6 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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