This recipe gives you all of the taste of a traditional Carne Adovada but is made in a non-traditional way. It is made with surprising ingredients in your pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
What Is Carne Adovada?
Before you dive right into making a Carne Adovada dinner , you might wonder exactly what it is. For starters, it’s delicious. To be more specific, it’s a traditional New Mexican pork stew with ground red chiles. Don’t be intimidated by the description, though. I promise it’s not super spicy.
What Is The Difference Between Carne Adovada And Carne Asada?
If you’re not familiar with Mexican cuisine, you may be wondering what the differences between these two dishes are. When you break it down, the only thing they seem to have in common is that they are both flavorful meat dishes.
Carne Adovada is pork that is cooked slowly (or quickly in the Instant Pot for this recipe) in a rich chile-flavored liquid. It is typically made with pork shoulder.
Carne Asada is beef that is marinated and then grilled. It is typically made with flank steak or skirt steak.
What Does Carne Adovada Taste Like?
This Carne Adovada recipe is an absolute flavor bomb for your taste buds. With a combination of sweetness from the raisin, umami from the fish sauce, and spice from the Mexican red chili powder and chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, you’re guaranteed to come back to this recipe over and over again.
What Is Carne Adovada Made Of?
While this may seem like a daunting list of ingredients at first glance, most of the ingredients are either pantry or spice rack staples.
Here’s what you’ll need to make Carne Adovada:
- Raisins - Adds natural sweetness to the recipe
- Boneless Pork Shoulder- Cut into large pieces
- Fish Sauce
- Oil
- Red Onion. chopped - Coarsely chopped
- Garlic
- Kosher Salt
- Dried Oregano
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Ancho Chile Powder
- Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce
- Mexican Red Chili Powder - NOT Cayenne, look for ones that have other spices blended
- Xanthan Gum - You can also use a cornstarch slurry if you’re not eating low carb
How To Make Carne Adovada
- Place raisins into your blender jar, and cover with hot water while you get everything else ready.
- Place pork in your Instant Pot.
- Combine oil, onions, garlic, salt, oregano, both chili powders, and canned chipotle chili, sauce from chili, and cook on high.
- Pour this along with cider vinegar and soy sauce or fish sauce into your blender jar with the raisins. Puree this mixture until smooth.
- Pour this mix onto your pork.
- Use water to wash out your blender jar and pour this into the pot along with the puree.
- Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes, and quickly release pressure.
A lot of this involves single pot cooking , where my Instant pot comes in very handy. But for this dish, I also needed to brown onions and bloom a few spices.
I really didn’t feel up to dirtying another pan, but I knew skipping out on browning the onions was not a smart idea.
So I used the microwave. I’m here to tell you, that you CAN actually brown onions in the microwave. I chopped up the onions and put them in a paper bowl along with the oil and spices and cooked them, and they browned on their own, with no babysitting, while I cut up the pork.
Tips And Tricks
- Do not confuse Mexican chile powder with Cayenne pepper in this Instant Pot Carne Adovada . The Mexican version is blended with other spices such as cumin. It’s a rich flavor, but it’s not pure heat like cayenne pepper will have. Even so, this is a richly-spiced pork stew , but try not to make it inedible by using the wrong kind of chili powder.
- If you have too much liquid, either set your pot on sauté for 5-10 minutes to let some of it evaporate, or sprinkle with xanthan gum to thicken while sautéeing. You can also make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and the water and pour into the pot. Let it boil to thicken.
How Long Does It Last?
This Carne Adovada recipe is one of those recipes that tastes even better leftover than it does fresh out of the Instant Pot. The longer it sits, the more the flavor of the sauce is infused into the pork.
For food safety reasons, try to enjoy any leftovers you may have within 5 days of preparing the dish.
More Must-Try Mexican Recipes
Looking for more great Mexican recipes to check out? Give my Arroz Con Pollo a try! This Mexican chicken and rice dish is sure to make the whole family happy!
Another great Mexican dish is my Rajas con Crema y Elote . It’s a great mix of poblano peppers, onions, and corn, cooked in the Instant Pot that’s absolutely delicious!
Another great Mexican dish is my Instant Pot Mexican Ground Beef Casserole With Rice And Beans . It’s a super family-friendly meal that you’re going to love!
Want More Pork Recipes?
- Pulled Pork - loaded with delicious Mexican flavor.
- Pork Carnitas - Make these in your Instant Pot .
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork - tacos seasoned with Indian spices.
- Smoked Mexican Pork Shoulder - lovely smoked flavors.
- Pressure Cooker Carne Adovada - a low carb delight.
- Schezuan Pork Soup - Sichuan cuisine made at home.
- Chile Verde - a quick and easy pork recipe.
- Instant Pot Pork Stew - a hearty low carb soup .
Carne Adovada | Mexican Pork Stew
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 ounce ( 28.35 g ) Raisins
- ▢ 2 pounds ( 907.18 g ) Boneless Pork Shoulder , cut into large pieces
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 58 g ) Fish Sauce
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Oil
- ▢ 1 cup ( 14 g ) Red Onion. chopped , chopped
- ▢ 3 cloves ( 3 cloves ) Garlic , chopped
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Dried Oregano
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Apple Cider Vinegar
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Ancho Chile Powder
- ▢ 1 can ( 1 can ) Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 0.03 g ) Mexican Red Chili Powder , (NOT Cayenne, look for ones that have other spices blended)
- ▢ 1/2-3/4 ( 0.5 ) Water
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Xanthan Gum , (or use a corn starch slurry)
Instructions
- Place raisins into your blender jar, and cover with hot water while you get everything else ready.
- Place pork in your Instant Pot.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, onions, garlic, salt, oregano, both chili powders, and canned chipotle chili, sauce from chili and cook it on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Pour this along with and cider vinegar and soy sauce or fish sauce into your blender jar with the raisins, and purée until smooth.
- Pour this mix onto your pork.
- Use the 1/2 cup of water to wash out your blender jar and pour this into the pot as well. Add another 1/4 cup water if you need to.
- Set your electric cooker on High Pressure for 20 minutes, and quickly release pressure when done.
- If you have too much liquid, either set your pot on sauté for 5-10 minutes to let some of it evaporate, sprinkle with xanthum gum to thicken while sautéeing, or make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and the water, and pour into the pot. Let it boil and thicken.
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Carne Adovada | Mexican Pork Stew
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Raisins
- 2 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder cut into large pieces
- 1/4 cup Fish Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 cup Red Onion. chopped chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Ancho Chile Powder
- 1 can Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce
- 1/4 cup Mexican Red Chili Powder (NOT Cayenne, look for ones that have other spices blended)
- 1/2-3/4 Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum (or use a corn starch slurry)
Instructions
- Place raisins into your blender jar, and cover with hot water while you get everything else ready.
- Place pork in your Instant Pot.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, onions, garlic, salt, oregano, both chili powders, and canned chipotle chili, sauce from chili and cook it on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Pour this along with and cider vinegar and soy sauce or fish sauce into your blender jar with the raisins, and purée until smooth.
- Pour this mix onto your pork.
- Use the 1/2 cup of water to wash out your blender jar and pour this into the pot as well. Add another 1/4 cup water if you need to.
- Set your electric cooker on High Pressure for 20 minutes, and quickly release pressure when done.
- If you have too much liquid, either set your pot on sauté for 5-10 minutes to let some of it evaporate, sprinkle with xanthum gum to thicken while sautéeing, or make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and the water, and pour into the pot. Let it boil and thicken.
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Make my Mexican Rice Recipe (or Arroz a la Mexicana) in your instant pot or pressure cooker in just one easy step! It’s very easy to make and it tastes way better than prepackaged Mexican rice!
Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Mexican Rice
- Fast. Have a tasty side dish that pairs well with so many things in under 30 minutes .
- Easy. pour all of the ingredients into the Instant Pot and cook on High Pressure. No fuss or extra steps.
- Vegetarian . A filling dish without the meat.
- Versatile. Customize the dish with any meat or veggies of your choice.
I eat low carb for the most part but I do allow myself some rice quite frequently. I find that even a fourth of a cup satisfies my craving for it, and that keeps me from feeling deprived. Mexican rice is a tricky thing when you order it at a restaurant. Sometimes it’s fluffy and not sticky and just perfect. Other times, it’s an overly-orange sticky mess.
How To Make Instant Pot Mexican Rice
The first time I made this recipe I got it all wrong, and not only did it burn a bit, but it was a sticky mess. I think I believed adding the vegetables allowed me to reduce the water in the rice, but this was not the case. So despite the vegetables, you add to this rice, treat it as you would any other rice dish, with your usual proportion of rice and water.
- In a blender, blend together Onions, tomato, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté and when it’s hot, add in 1 tbs of oil. Add the rice and sauté for 5 minutes. You want the rice to get translucent.
- Add in the blended vegetables and let them cook with the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring well to incorporate.
- Pour in water, add cumin, and Goya Sazon. Seal the Instant Pot, set it to Manual HP for 4 minutes, and Allow NPR for 10 minutes.
How Long Does Mexican Rice Last?
For the best results, enjoy any leftover Instant Pot Mexican Rice within 3-4 days of preparing it.
Other Delicious Mexican Recipes
You can beef up this Mexican Rice Recipe (chicken up this dish?) by making Arroz con Pollo instead, by adding a pound of bite-sized chicken into it if you’d like.
If you’re looking for more delicious Mexican side dishes, check out my Pressure Cooker Refried Beans ! They’re so delicious and simple that you’ll never want to buy canned refried beans again!
If you’re looking for more delicious rice or grain recipes, check out my list of 49+ Instant Pot Rice and Grains Recipes !
So next time you’re preparing a side dish for your next Mexican meal, put away the prepackaged, store-bought rice and make this delicious Instant Pot Mexican Rice instead! It tastes SO much better and it’s definitely worth the little bit of extra effort!
Mexican Rice Recipe | Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- ▢ 1/2 Onion
- ▢ 1 Tomatoes , quartered
- ▢ 3 cloves Garlic
- ▢ 1/4 cup Cilantro
- ▢ 1/2 Jalapeño Peppers , or more to taste
- ▢ 2 tablespoons Oil
- ▢ 1 cup Basmati Rice
- ▢ 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- ▢ 1 packet Goya sazon with achiote & cilantro , (can omit if you don’t have)
- ▢ 1 cup Water
Instructions
- In a blender, blend together Onions, tomato, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Meanwhile turn your Instant Pot to Sauté and when it’s hot, add in 1 tbs of oil. Add the rice and sauté for 5 minutes. You want the rice to get translucent.
- Add in the blended vegetables and let them cook with the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring well to incorporate.
- Pour in water, add cumin, and Goya Sazon. Seal the Instant Pot, set to Manual HP for 4 minutes, Allow NPR for 10 minutes.
- Serve with a tomatillo salsa for a little piquant flavor
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