Best Adobada Pork Recipes

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PORK ADOBADA



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This recipe produces a rich chile sauce and the meat is falling apart tender. Serve with warm tortillas, grated cheese and shredded lettuce for a mexican taste sensation.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Pork

Time 4h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 new mexico anaheim dried red chilies
4 dried pasilla peppers
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 lbs lean pork, cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Tear chile pods into pieces, removing steam and reserving seeds.
  • Place chile on baking sheet, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • When oven is hot roast the chile for 10 minutes.
  • Place the chile in blender container.
  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil, add cider vinegar and pour over chile.
  • Allow to sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to soften chile.
  • Add orange juice contentrate, tomato paste, brown sugar and cumin.
  • Blend into a smooth paste, add 1 tablespoon of the chile seeds and blend until smooth.
  • Warm olive oil in skillet, add onions and garlic.
  • Saute until onions begin to brown lightly then pour onions into crockpot.
  • Toss the pork with 1 tablespoon of flour.
  • In same skillet add pork cubes and brown stirring frequently.
  • May need to brown the meat in batches to enusre even browning,.
  • As meat is browned, transfer to crockpot.
  • When all the meat has been browned, pour 1/2 cup water into skillet, bring to a boil and scrape up browned bits.
  • Pour into crockpot along with chile sauce, stirring well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Please note: This freezes well, freeze in a rigid container; defrost and heat through.

PORK ADOBADA CHILE - MARINATED PORK



Pork Adobada Chile - Marinated Pork image

The flavor of this meat is out of this work. I dice up the cooked tenderloin and serve it on fresh corn tortillas with guacamole, diced onions and cilantro, and spicy salsa. Great for warm summer days sitting out in the backyard!

Provided by cervantesbrandi

Categories     Pork

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 guajillo chilies or 1/4 cup pure chile powder
1/4 cup white vinegar (distilled)
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
1/8 teaspoon clove (ground)
4 pork sirloin chops

Steps:

  • If using the chiles, tear them open and remove the veins and seeds. Soak the chiles in the vinegar for 30 minutes, or until soft.
  • Combine the chiles (or chile powder), vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves in a blender and process to a smooth, wet paste.
  • Cut the pork chops in half without cutting all the way through. Spread each piece of pork with the adobo mixture and stack in a nonreactive baking dish. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • When ready to grill, oil the grill grate. Arrange the slices on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately, accompanied by tortillas, guacamole, and salsa, wrapping the pork and condiments in the tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Fat 0.1, Sodium 583.4, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.2

DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPS BRAISED IN SOFRITO: DOMINICAN CHULETA ADOBADA



Double-Cut Pork Chops Braised in Sofrito: Dominican Chuleta Adobada image

Migrants from the Dominican Republic that have settled in New York have adapted to braising pork chops in a sofrito sauce. Although pork chops are normally pan-fried in Dominican homes. This recipe is a double cut pork chop that is pan-fried and then braised with pre-made or store-brought Goya sofrito.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup canola oil
2 double cut pork chops
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 quart Goya sofrito (blended with 1/4 cup raisins)
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup large diced calabasitas
1 cup medium diced yautia
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a rondeaux pot over medium heat. Add pork chop (1 at a time if necessary) and allow to caramelize on 1 side, about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and repeat on other side. Remove and reserve and repeat with the second pork chop.
  • With both pork chops inside rondeaux, slowly add sofrito. Allow the sofrito to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 or 5 minutes. Add vegetable and cook for another 15 minutes or until fork tender. Add more chicken stock if the sauce gets too thick.

PORK ADOBADA



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Make and share this Pork Adobada recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JillAZ

Categories     Pork

Time 8h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ancho chilies, wiped clean
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 cups water
2 small onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon flour
3 lbs lean pork, cut into bite sized pieces
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a hot skillet (cast iron if you have it), toast the chiles until they begin to dance around on the skillet and bubble. Turn them often so they don't burn.
  • Transfer to a saucepan, add vinegar and water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While the chiles are boiling, put the onion, garlic and chicken stock in the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, brown sugar, tomato paste and flour. Add to the slow cooker.
  • When the chiles are softened, place in a blender with 1 cup of the liquid. Blend until it forms a thick paste. Stir this paste into the slow cooker.
  • Add the pork and stir well. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.6, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 135, Sodium 234.6, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 53.4

ADOBADA PORK



ADOBADA PORK image

Categories     Marinade     Pork     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 new mexico anaheim dried red chilies
4 pasilla chiles
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1-2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 lbs lean pork, cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Tear chile pods into pieces, removing steam and reserving seeds. 2. Place chile on baking sheet, preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3. When oven is hot roast the chile for 10 minutes. 4. Place the chile in blender container. 5. Bring the chicken stock to a boil, add cider vinegar and pour over chile. 6. Allow to sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to soften chile. 7. Add orange juice contentrate, tomato paste, brown sugar and cumin. 8. Blend into a smooth paste, add 1 tablespoon of the chile seeds and blend until smooth. 9. Warm olive oil in skillet, add onions and garlic. 10. Saute until onions begin to brown lightly then pour onions into crockpot. 11. Toss the pork with 1 tablespoon of flour. 12. In same skillet add pork cubes and brown stirring frequently. 13. May need to brown the meat in batches to enusre even browning,. 14. As meat is browned, transfer to crockpot. 15. When all the meat has been browned, pour 1/2 cup water into skillet, bring to a boil and scrape up browned bits. 16. Pour into crockpot along with chile sauce, stirring well. 17. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. 18. Please note: This freezes well, freeze in a rigid container; defrost and heat through.

CHILE-MARINATED PORK IN THE STYLE OF OAXACA / CECINA ADOBADA



Chile-Marinated Pork In The Style Of Oaxaca / Cecina Adobada image

Number Of Ingredients 14

FOR THE PORK AND ADOBO:
6 guajillo chiles or 1/4 cup pure chile powder
1/2 cup white vinegar, distilled
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
1 piece pork loin, boneless, tenderloin, or chops
FOR SERVING:
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
guacamole Oaxacan-Style (see recipe)
salsa mexicana (see recipe)

Steps:

  • 1. If using the chiles, tear them open and remove the veins and seeds. Soak the chiles in the vinegar for 30 minutes, or until soft.2. Combine the chiles (or chile powder), vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves in a blender and process to a smooth, wet paste.3. Cut the pork loin into 4 broad, thin (1/4 inch thick) sheets. Spread each piece of pork with the adobo mixture and stack in a nonreactive baking dish. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.4. Preheat the grill to high.5. When ready to grill, oil the grill grate. Arrange the slices on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.6. Serve immediately, accompanied by the tortillas, the guacamole, and salsa, wrapping the pork and condiments in the tortillas.Serves 4

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

XOCHIPILLI'S PORK ADOBADA TACOS



Xochipilli's Pork Adobada Tacos image

This recipe is from a Mexican restaurant close to my home town. This is one of those recipes that you prepare ahead of time and just quickly put together when it's time to eat.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons salt
2/3 cup fresh pineapple chunk
3/4 cup achiote paste
1/4 cup granulated garlic
7 lbs boneless pork butt
20 corn tortillas
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Puree the salt, pineapple, achiote and garlic in a blender until a thick paste forms, adding up to 1/4 cup water if necessary.
  • Trim and remove most of the fat from the pork butt. Slice and then dice the trimmed meat and mix with half the puree. Place in the fridge and let sit for 24 hours.
  • Before cooking the pork, rub the puree into the meat, adding more if necessary. Add to a skillet and cook over medium heat until the meat is cooked through and browned, 6 to 10 minutes.
  • On a heated griddle, warm two tortillas and place them together one on top of the other, fill with meat. Garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.2, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 209.6, Sodium 1613.2, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 63

PORK ADOBADA I RECIPE - (5/5)



PORK ADOBADA I Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Beefman-2

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 new Mexico Anaheim dried red chilies
4 dried pasilla peppers
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 lbs lean pork, cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1 Tear Chile pods into pieces, removing steam and reserving seeds. 2 Place Chile on baking sheet, preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3 When oven is hot roast the Chile for 10 minutes. 4 Place the Chile in blender container. 5 Bring the chicken stock to a boil, add cider vinegar and pour over Chile. 6 Allow to sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to soften Chile. 7 Add orange juice concentrate, tomato paste, brown sugar and cumin. 8 Blend into a smooth paste, add 1 tablespoon of the Chile seeds and blend until smooth. 9 Warm olive oil in skillet, add onions and garlic. 10 Sauté until onions begin to brown lightly then pour onions into Crockpot. 11 Toss the pork with 1 tablespoon of flour. 12 In same skillet add pork cubes and brown stirring frequently. 13 May need to brown the meat in batches to ensure even browning,. 14 As meat is browned, transfer to Crockpot. 15When all the meat has been browned, pour 1/2 cup water into skillet, bring to a boil and scrape up browned bits. 16 Pour into Crockpot along with Chile sauce, stirring well. 17 Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. 18 Please note: This freezes well, freeze in a rigid container; defrost and heat through.

Adobada pork is a traditional Mexican dish that is made by marinating pork meat in a spicy sauce made with chilies, vinegar, spices, and other ingredients. The marinade gives the meat a distinctive red color and a unique flavor that is spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet. Adobada pork recipes are popular in many regions of Mexico and are commonly served in tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and other dishes.

History of adobada pork recipes

Adobada pork recipes have their origins in the pre-Columbian era, when the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of Mexico used spices and vinegar to preserve meat and fish. The Spanish introduced pork to Mexico in the 16th century, and it quickly became a staple food of the Mexican diet. Over time, the Aztec preservation techniques were adapted to the new ingredient, and the result was adobado, a style of cooking that involved marinating meat in a spicy sauce made with vinegar, chili peppers, and other spices.

Ingredients used in adobada pork recipes

There are many variations of the adobada pork recipe, but some common ingredients include dried chile peppers (such as guajillo, ancho, or pasilla), garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, vinegar, and brown sugar. Some recipes may also include tomato paste, soy sauce, or other ingredients depending on the region of Mexico where they originated.

Preparation of adobada pork recipes

The preparation of adobada pork recipes is a multi-step process that involves marinating the pork overnight in a spicy sauce, then cooking it until it is tender and flavorful. Here is a general outline of the steps involved:
Step 1: Make the marinade
To make the marinade, first, soak the dried chile peppers in hot water for 15-20 minutes until they are soft. Drain the water and remove the stems and seeds from the peppers. Place the peppers in a blender along with garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, vinegar, and brown sugar. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Step 2: Marinate the pork
Cut the pork into bite-size pieces and place them in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, making sure it is evenly coated. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate overnight.
Step 3: Cook the pork
When ready to cook, remove the pork from the marinade and discard any excess marinade. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the pork. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides. Add the remaining marinade to the skillet and enough water to cover the meat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Serving suggestions for adobada pork recipes

Adobada pork can be served in a variety of ways depending on personal preference and the region of Mexico where the recipe originated. Some popular serving suggestions include:
Tacos:
Spread a little hot sauce on a warm tortilla and top with the adobada pork, chopped onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Quesadillas:
Place shredded adobada pork and cheese between two tortillas and cook in a skillet until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.
Burritos:
Roll the adobada pork, beans, cheese, and rice in a large tortilla and serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Conclusion

Adobada pork recipes offer a tasty and flavorful way to enjoy pork meat that has been marinated in a spicy, tangy sauce. Whether you prefer tacos, quesadillas, or burritos, you can customize your adobada pork recipe to suit your tastes and enjoy a delicious and traditional Mexican dish.
Adobada pork, also known as al pastor, is a traditional Mexican dish that has gained popularity all around the world. Al pastor is made from marinated pork that is shaved off a spit, very similar to shawarma. The marinade is key in creating this delicious dish, and there are different ways to prepare it. Here are some valuable tips to keep in mind when making adobada pork recipes.

Tip 1: Choose the right cut of pork

The cut of pork you use is crucial in making adobada pork. Traditionally, it is made with pork shoulder, also known as pork butt. This cut of meat is perfect for slow cooking, and it becomes tender and juicy when marinated in the adobo sauce. You can also use boneless pork loin or tenderloin, but these cuts are leaner and may require additional marinating time to achieve the desired flavor and tenderness.

Tip 2: Make a flavorful adobo sauce

The adobo sauce is the heart of adobada pork, and it is what gives the dish its unique flavor. There are countless variations of adobo sauce, but most include ingredients such as dried chilies, vinegar, citrus, garlic, and spices such as cumin and oregano. Some recipes also call for pineapple juice or chunks, which add sweetness and acidity to the sauce. You can use a blender, food processor, or mortar and pestle to make the adobo sauce. If you are using dried chilies, it is essential to rehydrate them before blending. Soak them in hot water for 20 minutes, then remove the seeds and stems before blending them with the rest of the ingredients. Be sure to taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Tip 3: Marinate the pork overnight

Marinating the pork overnight is essential in achieving the perfect flavor and tenderness. Place the pork in a large plastic bag or container with the adobo sauce, making sure to coat it well. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, flipping or stirring the pork occasionally to ensure it is evenly coated. The longer the pork marinates, the better the flavor.

Tip 4: Use a vertical rotisserie or grill

Traditionally, adobada pork is cooked on a vertical rotisserie, also known as a spit. This cooking method allows for the pork to be cooked evenly on all sides and creates crispy, caramelized edges. If you do not have a spit, you can also use a grill with indirect heat or a cast-iron skillet. Just make sure to sear the pork on high heat to achieve the crispy edges.

Tip 5: Use a pineapple or onion to add sweetness

To add sweetness to the dish, you can place a pineapple or onion slice on top of the pork as it cooks. As the pork cooks, the juices from the pineapple or onion will infuse the meat, adding a sweet and savory flavor. You can also grill the pineapple or onion beforehand and serve it as a garnish on top of the pork.

Tip 6: Serve with traditional toppings and sides

Adobada pork is traditionally served with cilantro, chopped onions, and fresh lime juice. You can also serve it with sliced avocado, pico de gallo, and fresh salsa. Some dishes also include grilled peppers and onions, beans, and rice as side dishes.
Conclusion
Adobada pork is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With these valuable tips, you can easily prepare this traditional Mexican dish at home and wow your guests with its unique flavors and aromas. Remember to choose the right cut of pork, make a flavorful adobo sauce, marinate overnight, use a vertical rotisserie, add sweetness with pineapple or onion, and serve with traditional toppings and sides.

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