New Mexico-Style Red Chile Pork (Carne Adovada)
Carne adovada features tender pork stew meat in a rich New Mexico red chile sauce, accented with garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt. The warm chile flavor and softly spiced character make it a comforting choice for a family dinner, especially when you want a hearty meal with deep Southwestern flavor.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook4 hrs 40 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in New Mexico-Style Red Chile Pork (Carne Adovada), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in flour and brown until light golden brown. Blend in chile powder. Slowly add water, stirring until no lumps remain. Add garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt. Simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
Place pork in a large baking pan or casserole pan. When the chile mixture has cooled, add it to the pork and mix until the pork is coated with chile. Marinate pork for at least 12 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 4
Bake pork in the preheated oven for at least 4 1/2 hours, or until the meat is well cooked, tender, and falls apart.
- Calories 229.12 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 30.74 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 5.43 g 2%
- Total Fat 8.26 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 84.37 mg High 28%
- Sodium 94.03 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.58 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.7 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 16.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 532.31 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 3.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
New Mexico Style Red Chile Pork (Carne Adovada) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Canola Oil, Chili Powder, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 229.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is New Mexico-Style Red Chile Pork (Carne Adovada) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Canola Oil, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make New Mexico-Style Red Chile Pork (Carne Adovada)?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is New Mexico-Style Red Chile Pork (Carne Adovada) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is New Mexico-Style Red Chile Pork (Carne Adovada) healthy?
- New Mexico-Style Red Chile Pork (Carne Adovada) has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 229.12 calories and 30.74 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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