After visiting and recording a podcast episode with Nicole Curtis Ammerman of the Santa Fe School of Cooking, she graciously provided In Good Taste Denver readers with a delicious recipe. Follow the instructions to make Carne Adovada at home. But, as soon as you can, sign up for an in-person class at this wonderful place to learn, shop and dine in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Carne Adovada

 Published in the “Celebrating the Foods of New Mexico Cookbook” by the Santa Fe School of Cooking

Serves 8

Ingredients:*
1/3 cup peanut or vegetable oil
3 1/2 pounds pork loin or butt, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups diced onion
2 TBS minced garlic
4 cups chicken broth or water
2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground
2 tsp dried Mexican Oregano
2 tsp chile caribe
3/4 cup New Mexican ground red chile, mild or medium
1 TBS red chile honey
2 TBS sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Salt to taste
Flour tortillas

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown pork in batches, taking care not to crowd the pan. Set the pork aside. Add the onion to skillet and sauté until golden.  dd the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Deglaze the skillet with 1 cup of the chicken broth, loosening the browned bits with a spoon.

Place the coriander, oregano, chile caribe, red chile powder, red chile honey, vinegar and salt in the work bowl of a food processor.  Add the cooked onions, garlic and broth from the skillet and add 2 more cups of the chicken broth.  Process until the mixture is thoroughly combined.

Place the browned pork, chile sauce, and the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth into an ovenproof pot or dish.  Stir to combine well and cook for 1 hour or until the pork is tender. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Serve with warm flour tortillas.

*If you’re having trouble finding ingredients, they may have them through the Santa Fe School of Cooking’s online market. Learn more about the Santa Fe School of Cooking on their website. There, you’ll find information on classes, shopping and even food available to-go (48-hours in advance perfect for your rental). And check them out on social media on Facebook at SantaFeSchoolofCooking, on Instagram at santafeschoolofcooking and on TikTok at santafe.schoolofcooking.

-By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Publisher & Managing Editor, InGoodTasteDenver.com