Crock Pot Carne Adovada
Dive into the rich, bold flavors of Crock Pot Carne Adovada, a slow-cooked pork dish featuring tender chunks of pork shoulder simmered to perfection in a smoky, savory chile sauce. This beloved New Mexican recipe combines toasted and blended dried chiles—such as New Mexico or Guajillo chiles—with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano, creating a deep, complex flavor profile. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, transforming the pork into succulent, melt-in-your-mouth goodness over hours of gentle heat. Serve this irresistible dish with warm tortillas or fluffy rice for a comforting meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meal prep, Crock Pot Carne Adovada will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and your plate with authentic Southwestern flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder (trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes)
- 10 units Dried New Mexico or Guajillo chiles
- 3 cups Hot water
- 6 units Garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
- 1 medium White onion (diced)
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast the dried chiles in batches for 30-60 seconds on each side until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Transfer the toasted chiles to a large bowl and pour 3 cups of hot water over them. Let them soak for 20 minutes until softened.
In a blender, combine the soaked chiles (reserve the soaking liquid), minced garlic, diced onion, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, apple cider vinegar, and 1 cup of the chile soaking liquid. Blend until smooth.
Optional: Strain the blended chile sauce through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother consistency.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork cubes in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer the pork to the crock pot.
Pour the chile sauce over the pork in the crock pot. Add the chicken broth, stirring to thoroughly coat the pork in the sauce.
Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar, if needed, before serving.
Serve your Carne Adovada with warm flour or corn tortillas, or over rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.1 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 664 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1012 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
