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Pueblo Pork Roast

Savory Pueblo Pork Roast with Rich Mole Sauce for Family Gatherings

Pueblo Pork Roast is a succulent dish enhanced with rich mole sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mole Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Juniper Berries Crushed
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds Ground
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Diced
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate Grated
For the Pork Roast
  • 1 large Pork Rib Roast The centerpiece of the dish

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • Spice grinder
  • Immersion blender
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a sauté pan. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Grind juniper berries and coriander seeds using a spice grinder. Combine with the sautéed mixture along with a bay leaf.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, water, cider vinegar, honey, chili powder, and salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Incorporate grated unsweetened chocolate into the sauce and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Purée the sauce until smooth using an immersion blender.
  6. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  7. Pour 3/4 of the prepared sauce over the pork rib roast and roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
  8. Baste the roast with the remaining sauce and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.
  9. Allow the roast to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with warmed corn tortillas or cilantro lime rice for a delightful meal.

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