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Mexican Pork Adobo Recipe

Charbel Barker — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:51:09 +0000

Inside: Mexican Pork Adobo is a delicious and flavorful recipe from Mexico that you will fall in love with the first time you try it. Find out how to make it below.

Mexican pork adobo is a very popular dish that is served often a birthday and wedding celebrations in Mexico. It has a flavorful sauce called Mexican adobo that takes this meal to the next level. The adobo sauce, combined with juicy pork meat will have you and your guests coming back for more. It is a great recipe when you need to serve a lot of people, or when you want to treat your family to a special meal. It is a simple recipe, but very flavorful!

What is Mexican Pork Adobo?

Mexican pork adobo is a delicious dish which has is made with a base of adobo sauce, which can be used not only for pork but also for beef, fish, or chicken. There are different ways to make it, but today I am going to share the traditional way that I was taught and I hope it becomes a family favorite for you too.

The sauce used to make pork adobo is similar to mole, but it has less ingredients. It is made with a special combination of chiles such as guajillo chiles, pasilla chiles, and chile ancho. Those are then combined with different spiced and white vinegar, resulting a deep red color that is characteristic of this dish.

Adobo was used traditionally as a way to preserve meats so that they could last longer. As time went by, however, the recipes were adapted and changed which resulted in the large variety of adobo recipes that you will find today. The version I am going to share today has a little bit of spice, but it is not overwhelming, so everyone can enjoy it.

How do you make Mexican Pork Adobo?

Although this recipe has many ingredients, it is pretty simple to prepare. You can make it more or less spicy depending on your personal tastes.

To make it, you will need to prepare the pork and also the adobo sauce, using the following ingredients.

For the Pork:

small pieces of pork (you can use pork shoulder, pork butt, pork tenderloin, pork ribs, or another cut)
onion
garlic cloves
bay leaves
water
salt

For the Adobo Sauce

guajillo chiles
ancho chiles
pasilla chiles
morita chiles
onion
garlic cloves
cumin, oregano, whole peppercorn, allspice
cinnamon stick
corn tortilla or a piece of stale white bread (for thickening the adobo)
pork lard or oil
white vinegar
orange juice
salt

Once you have all of these ingredients ready, you will use the following cooking process to make this recipe.

Place the pork in a large pot with the water, 1/2 onion, head of garlic, bay leaf and salt and bring it to a boil. When it reaches a boil, there will probably be some foam at the top of the water, which you should remove and then let the pork cook for about 40 minutes, or until it is cooked through. You can also opt to cook the pork in a pressure cooker so that it is cooked more quickly, but that is up to you.

Once cooked, remove the pork and allow it to cool, setting aside the liquid from the cooking process so that you can use it in a later step.

For all of the chiles except the morita chiles, remove the stems and seeds. Then roast them all (including morita chiles) in a wide pan, flipping them often so they don’t burn. Do this for about a minute and remove from the heat.

In the same frying pan, roast the onion and garlic cloves until they start to change colors and then add the rest of the spices (including the cinnamon sticks) for about a minute.

The next step is to add the chiles to 2 cups of the broth that you made when cooking the pork until they are softened. Fry the tortilla or stale bread in 1 tablespoon of pork lard or oil and then add to the broth with the chiles. Add the rest of the ingredients to a blender with the chiles, tortilla or bread, and broth and blend well. You will then strain the resulting mixture setting aside the sauce and disposing of what remains in the strainer.

In a large pot, add 3 tablespoons of pork lard or oil over high heat and fry the pork meat. When the pork is gold brown, add the adobo sauce and let cook for about 10 minutes. When it starts to boil, lower the heat to medium heat or low heat and let cook for 25 more minutes. Add salt if needed.

Serve with rice, beans, and tortillas and enjoy!

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Mexican Pork Adobo

Mexican Pork Adobo is a delicious and flavorful recipe from Mexico that you will fall in love with the first time you try it.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword adobo, pork, pork adobo

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Servings Servings

Calories 343kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

For the Pork

2 lbs pork meat cut into small pieces
1/2 onion
1 head of garlic
3 bay leaves
2 liters water
salt to taste

For the Adobo Sauce

10 guajillo chiles
5 ancho chiles
5 pasilla chiles
3 morita chiles
1/2 white onion
6 garlic cloves
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dry oregano
4 peppercorns
4 pieces allspice
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 tortilla or stale bread
4 tbsp pork lard or canola oil
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup orange juice
salt to taste

Instructions

For the Pork

Add the pork, onion, head of garlic, bay leaves, and salt to a large pot and bring to a boil.
When it starts to boil, remove any foam that rises to the top and dispose.
Let cook for about 40 minutes or until cooked through. You can also use a pressure cooker or instant pot for this step to cook it more quickly.
Remove the pork from the broth and let it cool. Set aside the broth since you will use it in one of the next steps.

For the Adobo Sauce

Remove the stems and seeds from all of the chiles except the morita chiles
Briefly grill all of the chiles (including morita) in a frying pan, moving constantly so they don't burn. When they have softened slightly, remove from the heat.
In the same pan, grill the onions and garlic cloves until they start to change colors and add the rest of the spices and herbs, including the cinnamon stick, and grill for another minute.
Add 2 cups of the broth from cooking the meat to a large pot and heat it up. Add the chiles and let soak until they are soft.
In a separate pan, add 1 tablespoon of pork lard or oil and fry the tortilla or stale bread, and then add to the pot with the chiles and broth.
Blend the chiles, bread or tortilla, broth, and the rest of the ingredients and strain. The resulting sauce will be used in the next step, but you can dispose of whatever remains in the strainer. Set aside.

To Finish the Pork Adobo

Add 3 tablespoons of pork lard or oil to a large pot over high heat. Add the pork and fry it until golden brown.
Add the adobo sauce and let cook for about 10 minutes.
When it starts to boil, lower to medium-low heat and let cook for 25 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition

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How to Make Mustard Marinated Ribs: The Perfect Dish for Feeding a Crowd

Charbel Barker — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:04:35 +0000

Inside: Find out how to make these delicious mustard marinated pork ribs and serve them next time you need to feed a crowd.

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If you’re looking for an impressive dish to feed a crowd, look no further than mustard marinated ribs. Pork ribs are a great option because they are affordable and can easily be cooked in large quantities.

Below, I will discuss how to make mustard marinated ribs and provide tips on cooking them so they come out perfect every time. I will also include information about the benefits of pork ribs and why they are such a popular choice for feeding large groups of people.

If you have leftover ribs, you can chop up the meat to make nachos or tacos and continue enjoying this simple recipe for a few days after you make it.

What are Mustard Marinated Pork Ribs?

Mustard marinated ribs are a type of pork rib that has been cooked in mustard sauce. They can be made with any cut of pork, but the most common cuts used for this dish include baby back and spare ribs.

The ribs are usually grilled or baked in an oven before being served alongside other foods like onion rings, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw on the side. You can use this recipe for beef ribs also, but I prefer it with pork.

These are not like traditional grilled ribs that you would serve with BBQ sauce. The marinade itself gives it so much amazing flavor that you don’t need any other sauces to go with it.

Why You Should Make Mustard Marinated Ribs for Large Groups

Pork ribs are a great main course option when you’re cooking for large groups because they are easy to cook in bulk and can be prepared ahead of time by marinating them overnight or longer with mustard sauce before baking them in the oven later on when your guests arrive.

We make ribs often when we are watching an important game with family and friends, and we always get compliments.

The Benefits of Pork Ribs

Pork ribs are a healthy and affordable option when feeding a large group of people.

They are an excellent source of protein, and they also contain several essential vitamins and minerals like zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B12. In addition, pork ribs are a good source of omega-three fatty acids, which are beneficial for maintaining heart health and preventing chronic diseases like cancer.

I always pick up some baby back ribs or spare ribs at the store at the beginning of the month, because I know I will use them at some point during the month.

How to Make Mustard Marinated Ribs

To make mustard marinated ribs, you will need:

pork ribs (either baby back or spareribs)
olive oil
Dijon mustard (yellow mustard won’t have as great of a flavor)
brown sugar
lime juice
honey
white wine
water
garlic powder
salt and black pepper to taste

The first step is to mix together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, lime juice, honey, water and white cooking wine in a bowl until well combined.

Next, pour this mixture over your pork ribs in an oven-safe dish, baking sheet, or roasting pan lined with aluminum foil for easy cleanup later on when it’s time to eat! **Tip – remove the thin membranes from the bottom of the ribs to make sure they are easier to eat once they are cooked.

After marinating at least 45 minutes at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator they are ready to bake.

When you’re ready to cook the ribs, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. and bake the ribs in the oven for 60 minutes until they are cooked through. Serve with your favourite sides!

We hope you enjoy this delicious recipe for mustard marinated pork ribs! They are perfect for feeding a large group of people and provide plenty of protein and essential vitamins and minerals.

Pork ribs are a healthy and affordable option when cooking for a lot of people, so be sure to give them a try next time you’re planning a big get together!

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Mustard Marinated Ribs Recipe

Find out how to make these delicious mustard marinated pork ribs and serve them next time you need to feed a crowd.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword marinated, mustard, pork ribs, Ribs

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 45

Servings Ribs

Calories 158kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

2 Racks Pork Spareribs
2 tbsp olive oil
6 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Instructions

Rub the ribs with salt, garlic powder, and pepper, set aside.
Mix together the olive oil, dijon mustard, brown sugar, lime juice, honey, water, and white wine in a bowl until well combined.
Pour the above mixture over your spareribs in an oven safe dish.
Let marinate for 45 minutes or longer.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 60 minutes.

Nutrition

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Homestyle Breaded Pork Chops Recipe

Charbel Barker — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:00:06 +0000

This homestyle breaded pork chops recipe has a delicious combination of herbs and spices and is a perfect choice for dinner.

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Being a mom of three little boys, I am always struggling to find recipes that are appealing to kids. I know that this is a common struggle that moms have, especially when they have picky eaters. This recipe for breaded pork chops, with a touch of mustard, are delicious, full of flavor, and are definitely a meal that old and young alike will enjoy.

I always like to add a little something extra to classic recipes like this one for breaded pork chops. My hope in doing so, is that these small, fun changes are just enough to satisfy the demanding palates of my kids. Usually, making these small changes to the food can be the difference between them not finishing, and actually asking for seconds!

When I was a little girl, my favorite way to eat pork chops was when they were cooked in a roasted tomatillo salsa, which is how my abuelita cooked them when we went to visit her. She always served them with white rice and my siblings and I never left anything on the plate because they were so delicious.

Now that I am a mom, I have come to realize that not all kids are the same, and what may have been delicious to me, isn’t something that they are going to like. That is one reason why I have learned to find new ways to prepare classic recipes. This is good, because I enjoy learning how to make them, and also because it gives me new ideas to share with all of you.

These breaded pork chops are delicious with or without bones. On this occasion, I decided to use boneless pork chops, since it is more safe and appetizing for my kids to see them like this. In addition, it is easier to bread them without the bone. I have many other recipes that use the bone-in pork chops, and I definitely recommend them for soups or just grilled or fried with garlic and other herbs.

If you are looking for a delicious addition to your weekly meal plan, these breaded pork chops are an ideal choice. They are quick and easy to prepare, and you can serve them alongside nearly any side dish.

If you have a little bit more time, I suggest that you marinate the meat all night. I can assure you that doing so will result in the best pork chops you have had in your life.

These breaded pork chops have always been a hit at my house and I am glad that I have found a new way to enjoy them. I have to admit that the salsa verde pork chops that my abuelita made will always be number one, but these breaded pork chops are a close second.

The combination of herbs and a touch of mustard definitely gives these breaded pork chops a distinctive flavor that is always on the menu at our house. After you have tried these, please come back and let me know how they turned out in the comments.

If you loved these breaded pork chops, check out these other delicious recipes that use pork.

Homestyle Breaded Pork Chops Recipe

This homestyle breaded pork chops recipe has a delicious combination of herbs and spices and is a perfect choice for dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword breaded pork chop, pork chop

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Pork Chops

Calories 470kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops
1 cup of breadcrumbs
1/4 cup of yellow mustard
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 cup of oil for frying

Instructions

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper
Cover the pork chops in a thin layer of mustard
Combine the breadcrumbs with the spices and mix well
Coat the pork chops in the breadcrumb mixture
Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the pork chops one at a time, cooking for five minutes on each side until cooked through.

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Pork Back Ribs with Spicy Nopales Salsa

Charbel Barker — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:16:34 +0000

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Smithfield and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

Pork Back Ribs with Spicy Nopales Salsa is a recipe that you can make for a crowd and is perfect for holiday gatherings.

Pork Back Ribs with Spicy Nopales Salsa has everything that a good rib recipe should. It uses Smithfield Fresh Pork Back Ribs, combined with lots of delicious seasoning and an amazing salsa made with Jalapeños and Nopales that will have your guests begging for more.

I have always loved trying to rib recipes. Pork back ribs is one of my favorite cuts of meat and there are so many amazing recipes that you can make with it. I love grilling them and backing them, and combining them with sauces that can be sweet or spicy (or sometimes both). Today’s recipe is more of the spicy variety, but don’t worry, they aren’t so spicy that you can’t enjoy them. There is a perfect balance of heat so that you can keep eating more and more.

I always love to include ingredients that I grew up eating in Mexico. For example, in this recipe I use delicious nopales and spicy jalapeños to create a delicious salsa for these delicious Smithfield Fresh Pork back ribs.

I have mentioned this in previous posts, but Smithfield Fresh Pork is my go-to brand for high quality, fresh cuts of pork. When I use Smithfield Fresh Pork, I can concentrate more on the other flavors, because I have confidence that the pork is fresh and delicious.

For this recipe, you will want to cut the pork back ribs into individual pieces before frying them. After that, you will create a delicious chipotle-nopales salsa to serve over the ribs. I made these for a picnic that we were planning last week, and after the first bite my husband was asking for more.

The flavor on these pork back ribs is out of this world and it is convenient to have them in nice individual pieces so that you don’t have to worry about cutting them up after they are cooked.

Check out the recipe below and let me know how they turn out. Also, don’t forget to check out saborsmithfield.com for even more delicious recipes using Smithfield Fresh Pork.

Pork Back Ribs with Spicy Nopales Salsa

Pork Back Ribs with Spicy Nopales Salsa is a recipe that you can make for a crowd and is perfect for holiday gatherings.

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

1 Rack of Smithfield Fresh Pork Back Ribs cut into individual pieces
1 Jar of Nopales From the Hispanic Section - drained
3 Tomatoes diced
1/2 Onion diced
1/2 Bunch of Cilantro chopped
2 Jalapenos diced
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 Cup of Tomato Sauce
1 Tablespoon of garlic powder
1 Tablespoon of Oregano
1/2 Tablespoon of Cumin
1/2 Tablespoon of Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste
Oil for frying

Instructions

Fry the individual rib pieces in oil until cooked through
Combine the tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro with a small amount of oil and stir well.
Add the nopales and stir.
Add the ribs and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
Add the tomato sauce and stir.
Combine the seasonings and add to the pan, and stir well.
Let simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat.

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Salsa Verde Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

Charbel Barker — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:00:28 +0000

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Smithfield and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

Salsa Verde Grilled Pork Chops combines amazing flavor with a hint of spice for a delicious meal for any occasion.

Salsa Verde Grilled Pork Chops is definitely one of my favorite recipes from growing up in Mexico. One bite and you will understand why!

The combination of a tangy, slight spicy salsa verde with perfectly grilled fresh pork is something that everyone should try at least once. When I was living in Mexico, I used to help my mom and my aunt make this recipe all the time. The first time that I made it for my husband, he instantly became a fan and I know that you will too.

Just as important as the salsa verde is the fresh pork. If you don’t buy high quality pork, then it doesn’t matter how good the sauce is – the dish won’t be what it could be. I always buy Smithfield Fresh Pork because I know that it is fresh and tastes great!

For this recipe I used the Smithfield Bone-In Pork Chops. When I know that I am using a hand-trimmed, high quality cut of pork, it gives me confidence to be creative with the rest of the flavors. Visit SaborSmithfield.com for even more delicious recipe ideas and to learn more about the freshness of Smithfield Fresh Pork.

This recipe is perfect for Father’s Day, which is coming up this weekend. If the father in your life wants to try something new, you should definitely check this one out.

One thing that you will want to know is that this can be a bit spicy depending on how much jalapeno you add, so make sure that you keep that in mind if you have any kids that are eating as well. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full recipe.

With that in mind, I also want to share a few tips for summer lunch ideas for your kids. I have three kids this summer for the first time and it can definitely be tough to think of new lunch ideas every day. That said, here are a few ideas that they will love:

Pulled Pork Quesadillas. Cook Smithfield Fresh Pork in a slow cooker, season it, shred it and put it in a flour tortilla with cheddar cheese.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich. My kids never get tired of this and it is an easy one to make too!
Bagel Pizzas – Kids love pizza, so try adding tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni to a bagel for a great summer lunch.
Fruit Salad – My kids absolutely love fruit. In fact, I can barely keep the fruit bowls full at my house. Every once in a while I will make them a fun fruit salad in their own bowl that they can enjoy with a variety of berries and other fruits.

I hope that some of these ideas help you this summer, and that you try to make this delicious recipe sometime this year – it is really easy to make and I promise you will love it!

Salsa Verde Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

Salsa Verde Grilled Pork Chops combines amazing flavor with a hint of spice for a delicious meal for any occasion.

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

2-3 Smithfield Bone-In Pork Chops
Salt Pepper, Paprika, and Cumin to season the Pork Chops
4-5 Tomatillos
1-2 Jalapenos depending on how spicy you want it
1/4 bunch of cilantro
2 Cloves of Garlic
1 Cup of Chicken Stock
1 Cup of Cola
1/2 onion cut into slices
Green Onions Chopped

Instructions

Season the Smithfield Bone-In Pork Chops with the salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin
Grill the Pork Chops on both sides until almost cooked through
Remove the Pork Chops to a pan inside the house
Add the Tomatillos, jalapenos, cilantro, garlic, and chicken stock to a blender and blend until well combined.
Pour the salsa verde made in the previous step and the cola over the pork chops and heat over medium high heat for 5 minutes
Add salt to taste
Add the onions and cook over medium low heat for another 5 minutes
Garnish with green onions (optional)
Serve with rice.

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