New Mexican Carne Adovada Food

INSTANT POT CARNE ADOVADA

Steps:

• Toss the cubed pork loin with flour, until all pieces are coated.
• Turn Instant Pot onto Saute, and add in 2 tbsp of oil. Saute the pork, in batches, until browned on all sides.
• Add in remaining ingredients and stir.
• Lock the lid and turn the valve to sealed. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes, letting the pressure naturally release.

CARNE ADOVADA, TRADITIONAL NEW MEXICAN

Steps:

• Most recipes tell you to remove the seeds.
• Don't!
• Melt the shortening and stir in the flour.
• Heat until browned; don't let it burn.
• Crumble the chiles finely; toss them in the pot.
• Add the garlic and oregano; stir.
• Slowly stir in the water, and heat.
• Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Line an oven proof glass pan with foil.
• Place the pork in the pan; cover with the chile.
• Cover the pan.
• Let the pork sit in the chile in the refrigerator 24 hours.
• Bake the carned adovada in a 300 degree oven for 3 hours, with foil on.
• Stir occasionally.
• Add water if necessary to keep pork from burning or sticking; it should be moist but not runny when done.
• Pork should be very, very tender and falling apart when finished.
• If necessary, cook a little longer.

NEW MEXICO STYLE CARNE ADOVADA

Steps:

• On a cutting board, cut the pork into 1 1/2-inch cubes and place in a roasting pan (approximately 13 by 21-inch).
• Put the water into a blender and add the garlic, onion, salt, black pepper, oregano, chile pepper and chili powder. Blend until smooth as possible. Pour over the pork cubes and toss to coat well.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover the roasting pan and place in the oven to bake for 1 1/2 hours or until fork tender.