How to Make Authentic Carne Adovada

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.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sear pork shoulder pieces until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pork and set aside; add chopped onions and garlic to the pot.

Sauté onions and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in red chile sauce, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves.

Return the pork to the pot, coating it in the sauce.

Add vinegar, water, and sugar; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 2-3 hours until pork is tender.

Remove pork and shred with two forks; return to sauce.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot with warm tortillas, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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