In the realm of Mexican cuisine, few dishes are as flavorful and enticing as chile marinated pork in the style of Oaxacan cecina adobada. This traditional dish, originating from the vibrant state of Oaxaca, captivates taste buds with its perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors. Prepared with an intricate blend of spices, herbs, and chiles, cecina adobada is a culinary masterpiece that showcases the richness and diversity of Mexican gastronomy. Whether you're a seasoned home cook looking to expand your culinary horizons or a food enthusiast seeking an authentic Oaxacan experience, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of creating this delectable dish.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
PORK ADOBADA
This recipe produces a rich chile sauce and the meat is falling apart tender. Serve with warm tortillas, grated cheese and shredded lettuce for a mexican taste sensation.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Pork
Time 4h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Tear chile pods into pieces, removing steam and reserving seeds.
- Place chile on baking sheet, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- When oven is hot roast the chile for 10 minutes.
- Place the chile in blender container.
- Bring the chicken stock to a boil, add cider vinegar and pour over chile.
- Allow to sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to soften chile.
- Add orange juice contentrate, tomato paste, brown sugar and cumin.
- Blend into a smooth paste, add 1 tablespoon of the chile seeds and blend until smooth.
- Warm olive oil in skillet, add onions and garlic.
- Saute until onions begin to brown lightly then pour onions into crockpot.
- Toss the pork with 1 tablespoon of flour.
- In same skillet add pork cubes and brown stirring frequently.
- May need to brown the meat in batches to enusre even browning,.
- As meat is browned, transfer to crockpot.
- When all the meat has been browned, pour 1/2 cup water into skillet, bring to a boil and scrape up browned bits.
- Pour into crockpot along with chile sauce, stirring well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
- Please note: This freezes well, freeze in a rigid container; defrost and heat through.
CARNE ADOBADA: GRILLED ADOBO-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK
Provided by Roberto SantibaƱez
Categories Marinate Cinco de Mayo Backyard BBQ Dinner Steak Spring Summer Birthday Grill Grill/Barbecue Chile Pepper Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the adobo:
- Heat a comal, griddle, or heavy skillet over medium-low heat, and toast the chiles 2 or 3 at a time, turning them over and pressing down on them with tongs frequently, until the chiles are fragrant, about 1 minute per batch. Soak the chiles in enough cold water to cover until they're soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and discard the soaking water.
- Put the vinegar and beer in the blender jar with the chiles and the remaining adobo ingredients. Blend until smooth, at least 3 minutes, adding a little water if necessary to puree. If you like a silky, smooth texture, strain the adobo through a medium-mesh sieve. Set aside 1/2 cup of the adobo to marinate the steak, and keep the rest in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or in the freezer for up to one month.
- Make the steak:
- Pat the steaks dry, season them with the salt, then coat them generously with adobo. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill or grill pan and cook the steaks, 3 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, depending on their thickness. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before slicing for tacos or serving as whole steaks.
CARNE ADOBADA (CHILE-MARINATED STEAK)
Mexican adobada, a tangy marinade with guajillo chiles, is often reserved for large cuts of pork, but it's also well-suited to any sturdy cut of steak, such as flank. The acid comes from lime juice in this formula, but vinegar or lemon juice works as well. An overnight marinade yields incredibly tender results, but a 30-minute steep is sufficient to infuse the meat with the fruity flavor of the chiles. Here, the steak is paired with a nice piquant roasted red pepper relish, which complements the deep flavors of the marinated meat. Side dishes like rice, beans and warm tortillas round this dish out for a wonderful weeknight meal.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, steaks and chops, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the dried guajillo chiles in a small bowl and add enough hot water to cover; soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain, stem and seed the chiles. Using a blender or a food processor, puree the guajillos, chipotle, onion, garlic, cumin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. If needed, add another tablespoon of water to help the mixture blend.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt, then sprinkle and pat on the dried oregano to both sides as well. Place in a large bowl, dish or resealable plastic bag, pour the chile marinade over the top and turn to coat both sides. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate, covered if needed, for up to 12 hours.
- In a small bowl, combine the roasted red peppers and shallots with the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season to taste with salt, add the cilantro and stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a large heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Scrape any excess marinade off the steak and discard the marinade. Place the steak in the hot oil and cook until seared and deep golden brown on the contact side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until seared and golden brown on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. Cook for 1 additional minute on each side for thicker or larger cuts of steak or for medium doneness. You also can grill the steak on a hot charcoal or gas grill, turning once, until seared, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain. Serve topped with the roasted pepper-shallot relish, alongside steamed rice or warm tortillas.
PORK ADOBADA CHILE - MARINATED PORK
The flavor of this meat is out of this work. I dice up the cooked tenderloin and serve it on fresh corn tortillas with guacamole, diced onions and cilantro, and spicy salsa. Great for warm summer days sitting out in the backyard!
Provided by cervantesbrandi
Categories Pork
Time 6h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If using the chiles, tear them open and remove the veins and seeds. Soak the chiles in the vinegar for 30 minutes, or until soft.
- Combine the chiles (or chile powder), vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves in a blender and process to a smooth, wet paste.
- Cut the pork chops in half without cutting all the way through. Spread each piece of pork with the adobo mixture and stack in a nonreactive baking dish. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high.
- When ready to grill, oil the grill grate. Arrange the slices on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by tortillas, guacamole, and salsa, wrapping the pork and condiments in the tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Fat 0.1, Sodium 583.4, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.2
MARINATED HOT PORK: CARNE ADOVADA TACOS
Provided by Lone Star Chuck Wagon
Categories main-dish
Time 7h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the meat into an 11 by 12-inch baking dish. Toss the meat and dry ingredients with 2 cups soybean oil. Marinate overnight or for 6 hours covered in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake, covered, in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
- When slightly cooled chop meat into small cubes. Serve on 2 warm soft white corn tortillas. Sprinkle with diced white onion and chopped cilantro, and of coarse a squeeze of fresh lime!
CHILE-MARINATED PORK IN THE STYLE OF OAXACA / CECINA ADOBADA
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. If using the chiles, tear them open and remove the veins and seeds. Soak the chiles in the vinegar for 30 minutes, or until soft.2. Combine the chiles (or chile powder), vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves in a blender and process to a smooth, wet paste.3. Cut the pork loin into 4 broad, thin (1/4 inch thick) sheets. Spread each piece of pork with the adobo mixture and stack in a nonreactive baking dish. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.4. Preheat the grill to high.5. When ready to grill, oil the grill grate. Arrange the slices on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.6. Serve immediately, accompanied by the tortillas, the guacamole, and salsa, wrapping the pork and condiments in the tortillas.Serves 4
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CECINA ENCHILADA (ADOBO MARINATED PORK CUTLETS)
Provided by Sergio Remolina
Categories Pork Marinate Dinner Spice Grill Grill/Barbecue Chile Pepper Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Clean, seed, and dry-roast chiles on a comal or in cast-iron skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and slightly toasted, being careful not to burn them. Transfer to a small bowl of hot water and soak until softened, 30 minutes.
- On a comal or in a cast-iron skillet over moderate heat, dry-roast the cloves, allspice, cumin, oregano, thyme, and cinnamon, being careful not to burn them.
- In a blender, combine the chiles with the roasted spices. Add the vinegar and roasted garlic, and process until smooth, adding water as needed. Season to taste with salt.
- Marinate the pork cutlets in the chile paste for at least 8 hours.
- Grill the pork cutlets and serve immediately with lime, crema fresca, sliced avocado, salsa, and tortillas.
CHILE-MARINATED PORK IN THE STYLE OF OAXACA / CECINA ADOBADA
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. If using the chiles, tear them open and remove the veins and seeds. Soak the chiles in the vinegar for 30 minutes, or until soft.2. Combine the chiles (or chile powder), vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves in a blender and process to a smooth, wet paste.3. Cut the pork loin into 4 broad, thin (1/4 inch thick) sheets. Spread each piece of pork with the adobo mixture and stack in a nonreactive baking dish. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.4. Preheat the grill to high.5. When ready to grill, oil the grill grate. Arrange the slices on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.6. Serve immediately, accompanied by the tortillas, the guacamole, and salsa, wrapping the pork and condiments in the tortillas.Serves 4
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Top Recipe for Pork Ribs, Kielbasa, and a Goldfish Crackers
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Conclusion
The secret to a great meal is to use fresh, seasonal ingredients. Spring is the perfect time to make use of all the fresh produce that's available. These three easy and delicious tips will help you make the most of spring's bounty.
- Use fresh herbs and spices.
- Eat your veggies.
- Cook with seasonal ingredients.
These three simple tips will help you create delicious, healthy, and seasonal dish that everyone will love.
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