How to Make Instant Pot Carne Adovado - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carne Adovada is a classic New Mexican dish that brings together tender, flavorful pork with a rich, spicy red chile sauce. Traditionally, this dish is cooked low and slow to allow for the flavors to meld together and the meat to become incredibly tender. However, with the help of the Instant Pot, you can enjoy this delicious meal in a fraction of the time without sacrificing any of the flavor.

The Instant Pot is a versatile kitchen appliance that has taken the culinary world by storm...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 8 dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed and broken into small pieces
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (Optional)
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place New Mexico chiles in a heat-proof bowl.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour over the chiles; left soften, about 30 minutes.
  • Turn on a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot) and the select Saute function. Coat pork with flour and add to pot in batches; saute until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer soaked chiles to a blender. Add broth, garlic, and chipotle peppers; blend until smooth.
  • Combine blended chile sauce, onion, vinegar, salt, oregano, and cumin in a bowl; pour sauce over the pork.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 288mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 319mg