Crock Pot Carne Adovada

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 5

Savory Crock Pot Carne Adovada Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8h 15min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

290

Sugar

Fat

12g

Crock Pot Carne Adovada is a traditional New Mexican dish that features pork cooked in a spicy chili sauce. This slow-cooker version of the recipe allows you to set it and forget it, leaving you with juicy and flavorful meat that is perfect for tacos, burritos, or any other Mexican-inspired dish you can dream up. While this recipe takes some time to cook, the preparation is incredibly easy, making it a great weeknight dinner option for families on the go.

Instructions

1.	In a slow cooker, mix together the pork, chili powder, 1 cup onion, oregano, vinegar, and salt.
2.	Add enough water to cover the pork.
3.	Add the bay leaves.
4.	Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
5.	Serve hot with your choice of toppings, such as diced tomatoes, cheese, or avocado.

PROS

This slow-cooker recipe is incredibly easy and low-maintenance.

The pork becomes tender and flavorful in the rich chili sauce.

CONS

The chili powder in this recipe makes it quite spicy, which may not be to everyone’s taste.

Additionally, the recipe takes several hours to cook in the slow cooker, so it requires some advance planning.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein and is also rich in vitamins B6 and B12.
Chili powder has been linked to boosting metabolism and reducing inflammation in the body.

	2 lbs pork , cubed
	15 tablespoons chili powder
	1 cup chopped onion
	2 teaspoons oregano
	2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	1/2 cup chopped onion
	2 bay leaves