Mexican-style Instant Pot® Carne
Prepare a mouthwatering and tender Mexican-style Instant Pot® Carne with this easy-to-follow recipe. Experience the rich and authentic flavors of Mexico as the succulent pork is marinated in a blend of chili, garlic, and spices. Let your Instant Pot® work its magic, infusing the meat with incredible taste and ensuring a delectable meal in a fraction of the time. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this Carne Adovado recipe is sure to become a favorite. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this irresistible and flavor-packed dish!
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
Instructions
- Place the New Mexico chiles into a bowl that is resistant to heat, ensuring that the
- To prepare the chiles, start by bringing chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Once the broth is boiling, carefully pour it over the chiles. Allow the chiles to sit in the broth
- To start cooking with a versatile multi-cooker like the Instant Pot®, begin by activating the Saute function. Next, evenly coat the pork with a layer of flour, ensuring each piece is well-dusted, and carefully add it to the pot in manageable portions. Allow the pork to saute until it achieves a delightful golden-brown color,
- Place the soaked chiles into the blending jar of a blender. Add the broth, garlic, and chipotle peppers to the chiles in the blender. Proceed to blend
- To prepare the delicious pork dish, you'll need to create a flavorful sauce by combining a mixture of blended chile, finely chopped onion, tangy vinegar, a pinch of salt, fragrant oreg
- To begin, make sure to securely close and lock the lid of the pressure cooker. Consult the manufacturer's instructions to determine the specific high pressure setting required. Set the timer for a duration of 20 minutes, allowing ample time for the cooking process. Additionally, it is important to allocate an additional
- To safely release the pressure from the pressure cooker, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the quick-release method for approximately 5 minutes. Be cautious while doing so. Once the pressure has been released, proceed to
Notes
The sauce thickens as it cools a bit but if your sauce is too thin set your pot on Saute for 5 to 10 minutes to let some of it evaporate, or make a slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water and pour into the pot. Let it boil on Saute until thickened.