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Carne Adobada (Marinated Meat)

Yields13 ServingsPrep Time10 hrsCook Time1 hrTotal Time11 hrs

Carne Adobada

 5 roasted chile pods
 1½ cups water
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ teaspoon oregano
 ¼ teaspoon salt
 1½ pounds lean pork steaks
1

Toast the chiles in an oven at 200ºF for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir frequently so they do not burn. Remove the seeds and stems.

3

Put the chiles and water into a medium pan. Simmer for 15 minutes.

5

Put the chiles with some of the cooking water into a blender. Puree and then strain. Discard the peels and seeds.

7

Add the remaining cooking water to strained chile along with garlic, oregano and salt.

9

Place pork steaks either whole or cut into chunks in glass baking dish. Top with the chile. Cover and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.

11

Roast in 350° oven for 40-60 minutes. Or pan fry in nonstick skillet on top of the stove. (Check if done by using a digital instant read thermometer. Temperature should be at least 160°F.)

Nutrition Facts

13 servings

Serving size

6 servings

Amount per serving
Calories180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g12%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 170mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 3g2%

Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 20g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.