CHILE-MARINATED PORK IN THE STYLE OF OAXACA / CECINA ADOBADA

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Chile-Marinated Pork In The Style Of Oaxaca / Cecina Adobada image

Number Of Ingredients 14

FOR THE PORK AND ADOBO:
6 guajillo chiles or 1/4 cup pure chile powder
1/2 cup white vinegar, distilled
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
1 piece pork loin, boneless, tenderloin, or chops
FOR SERVING:
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
guacamole Oaxacan-Style (see recipe)
salsa mexicana (see recipe)

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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Bashdar Sdiq
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the pork and asked me for the recipe.


SMHF FAMEMA JAHAN AKHEE
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. The marinade really tenderizes the meat and gives it a delicious flavor.


Mwxamed Cumar
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect.


Shakil jr
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Neo Mokhatla
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect.


jiboner golpo
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the marinade is so flavorful.


Adunni Doga
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pork always turns out great.


Usman Sajjad
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was delicious and the marinade was perfect.


Mfanuzile Ngwenya
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork is so tender and flavorful.


Charles Conkling
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pork and asked me for the recipe.


adebayo rasheed%20funminiyi
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The marinade in this recipe is amazing. It really infuses the pork with flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Rinku Choudhary
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate it all in one sitting!


Inderpal Singh
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.