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Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder steeped in a rich, smoky New Mexican red chile sauce, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with beans and cheese. A true taste of Southwestern comfort food.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Red Chile Sauce
Brown and Simmer the Pork
Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder steeped in a rich, smoky New Mexican red chile sauce, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with beans and cheese. A true taste of Southwestern comfort food.
This southwest recipe takes 210 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1105.32 calories per serving with 56.43g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Shred the Pork and Finalize Filling
Assemble and Roll the Burritos
Sear and Serve
Place the assembled and seared burrito on a plate and 'smother' it with extra warm red chile sauce and melted cheese. This is often called 'Christmas' style in New Mexico if you use both red and green chile sauce.
Add other classic burrito fillings like diced avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or pickled onions.
While pork is traditional for adovada, you can make a similar dish using beef chuck roast, cut into cubes and cooked in the same manner.
For a lower-carb option, skip the tortilla and serve the carne adovada, beans, and cheese over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice, topped with your favorite burrito fixings.
Pork is a complete protein source, providing all the essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair, immune function, and building tissues in the body.
Pork shoulder provides essential B vitamins like B12, B6, niacin, and thiamine, which are crucial for converting food into energy and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
The New Mexico chiles contain capsaicin, a compound studied for its potential anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to provide a temporary boost to metabolism.
A single Carne Adovada Burrito, as prepared in this recipe, is estimated to contain between 850 and 1000 calories. The exact number can vary based on the size of the tortilla, the fat content of the pork, and the amount of cheese and rice used.
Carne Adovada is a rich, hearty dish that is high in protein but also high in saturated fat and sodium. It can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. To make it healthier, you can use a leaner cut of pork, use less cheese, opt for a whole wheat tortilla, and serve it with a side of fresh salad.
Carne adovada is a slow-cooked stew where pork is braised in a rich red chile sauce until tender. Carne asada refers to grilled steak, typically marinated in citrus, spices, and herbs before being cooked quickly over high heat.
Yes! For a slow cooker, brown the pork as directed, then transfer it and the sauce to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. For an Instant Pot, use the sauté function to brown the pork, then add the sauce, seal, and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release.
Authentic New Mexico red chiles are traditional and provide the signature flavor. If you can't find them, a combination of Guajillo chiles (for fruity notes) and Ancho chiles (for smoky depth) makes a great substitute.
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