Chile Colorado Recipe
Pork simmered in a specialty red sauce made from dried chiles served with rice, beans & your choice of flour or corn tortillas
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Ingredients
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Meat
Red Sauce
Sides
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks, about 2 inches. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Soak the Chiles
In a pot, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the dried ancho and guajillo chiles. Let them soak for about 15 minutes until soft.
Cooking the Sauce
- 3
Blend the Sauce
In a blender, combine the soaked chiles (remove stems and seeds), garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Cook the Sauce
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Pour in the blended sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Pork
- 5
Simmer the Pork
Add the seasoned pork chunks to the pot with the sauce. Cover and simmer on low for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
Preparing Sides
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the Chile Colorado over a bed of rice, with beans on the side, and tortillas for wrapping.
