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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:420 mins

Total Time:450 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Optional: Strain the blended chile sauce through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother consistency.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Pour the chile sauce over the pork in the crock pot. Add the chicken broth, stirring to thoroughly coat the pork in the sauce.

Step 7

Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar, if needed, before serving.

Step 9

Serve your Carne Adovada with warm flour or corn tortillas, or over rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2590.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3911.3

Total Fat 293.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 4645.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 261.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 474.5mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 6056.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.6%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 7.2%