Prepare your taste buds for a traditional and mouthwatering journey with Lucia Guardado's signature recipe – Succulent Pork Adobo. Shared on her YouTube channel, this dish is a comforting and flavorful meal that features tender pieces of pork marinated in a rich, homemade adobo sauce. Perfect for a savory lunch or dinner with family and friends, this recipe encapsulates the essence of homestyle cooking with a personal touch from Lucia.
Ingredients:
- 5 lbs of pork, cut into small pieces
- Salt (to taste)
- Cooking oil
- 22 dried guajillo chilies
- 7 cloves of garlic (keep the skin on for the adobo preparation)
- 1/4 part of a medium onion
- 1 teaspoon of whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups of water (2 for the sauce and 2 for cooking the meat)
- Additional salt (to taste)
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Servings: 6-8
Equipment:
- A large pot or Dutch oven
- A skillet
- A blender or food processor
- A sieve or colander
- Measuring spoons and cups
Instructions:
1. Begin by placing the cut pork in a large pot. Season well with salt to your preference.
2. Pour a little cooking oil into the pot and stir to coat the meat.
3. Cover the pot and let the meat cook on its own juices while you prepare the adobo sauce.
4. Heat a skillet over medium to low heat. Dry-toast the guajillo chilies, making sure they don't burn. This will help to release their flavor.
5. Once the chilies have toasted a little, carefully turn them over, so they get evenly toasted.
6. In a blender, place the toasted chilies, unpeeled garlic cloves, onion, peppercorns, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Add 2 cups of water and blend until smooth.
7. Strain the blended adobo sauce into the pot with the pork using a sieve or colander.
8. Add an additional 2 cups of water to the pot.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer covered. The pork will continue to cook and the flavors will combine beautifully as it simmers.
10. Check the seasoning and adjust salt according to your taste.
11. Continue to simmer until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
12. Once the adobo is ready, serve it with traditional sides such as pot beans or red rice.
Cooking Tips:
- Avoid burning the peppers when toasting, as this can create a bitter taste.
- Make sure you strain the adobo sauce to achieve a smooth texture.
- Always taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preference since the sizes and types of pork cuts can vary.
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This recipe has been brought to you by Lucia Guardado. To follow more of her authentic recipes, visit her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@luciaguardado731
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