Mole Pork

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
39%
Mole Pork
225 min.
10
201kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that celebrates the rich flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine: Mole Pork! This savory dish is not only a feast for the senses but also caters to those with dietary restrictions, being both gluten-free and dairy-free. Imagine tender morsels of pork shoulder, infused with a complex and aromatic mole sauce that balances sweet, smoky, and spicy notes, creating an unforgettable dining experience.

The star of this recipe is the slow-cooked pork, which transforms during its lengthy simmer, becoming incredibly tender and flavorful. As the meat cooks, it absorbs the essence of vibrant tomatoes, bold chilis, and a hint of brown sugar, resulting in a sauce that will leave you craving more. The rich depth of flavors harmonizes beautifully, making this dish perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties.

With a preparation time of just over three hours, the wait is well worth it. Your home will be filled with intoxicating aromas that will entice everyone to the table. Once the pork is roasted to perfection, it can be effortlessly shredded and dressed in its delectable sauce, ready to be served alongside your favorite sides. Whether you choose to pair it with rice, tortillas, or simply enjoy it on its own, Mole Pork promises to be a standout dish at any meal.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons firmly brown sugar packed
  • tablespoon chipotle chili canned chopped
  • cup fat-skimmed chicken broth 
  • 0.5 lb onion peeled chopped
  • 0.5 oz pasilla chili dried
  • 0.5 lb firm-ripe tomato cored rinsed chopped
  • cups sacremento tomato juice 
  • lb boned 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. Rinse pork and put in a 5- to 6-quart pan.
  2. Add onion, tomato, tomato juice, broth, and brown sugar. Rinse dried chili, break off stem, and shake seeds from pod.
  3. Add dried chili and chipotle chili to pan.
  4. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer until meat is very tender when pierced, 3 to 3 1/2 hours, occasionally pushing meat aside and stirring sauce to be sure it's not sticking.
  5. Supporting meat with 2 slotted spoons, transfer to an 8- or 9-inch-wide pan, fat up.
  6. Bake meat in a 350° oven until very well browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
  7. Cut and discard string. With 2 forks, tear meat into large chunks; keep warm.
  8. Meanwhile, skim and discard fat from meat juices. Boil juices over high heat until reduced to 3 cups, about 30 minutes. Whirl, a portion at a time, in a blender until smooth.
  9. Put pork in a bowl; pour sauce over meat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein45.73%
Fat37.34%
Carbs16.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.63
Glycemic Load
1.28
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.715652014898%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
1.14mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
5.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:201.14kcal
10.06%
Fat:8.26g
12.7%
Saturated Fat:2.75g
17.21%
Carbohydrates:8.42g
2.81%
Net Carbohydrates:7.04g
2.56%
Sugar:5.75g
6.39%
Cholesterol:74.15mg
24.72%
Sodium:185.81mg
8.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.76g
45.51%
Vitamin B1:1.02mg
68.27%
Selenium:33.48µg
47.83%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
31.14%
Vitamin B3:5.45mg
27.25%
Phosphorus:250.71mg
25.07%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.89%
Zinc:3.65mg
24.34%
Vitamin A:921.68IU
18.43%
Vitamin C:14.66mg
17.76%
Potassium:617.06mg
17.63%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.25%
Vitamin B5:1.13mg
11.32%
Iron:1.89mg
10.51%
Magnesium:35.64mg
8.91%
Copper:0.17mg
8.53%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.44%
Folate:25.63µg
6.41%
Fiber:1.38g
5.53%
Calcium:32.11mg
3.21%
Vitamin K:3µg
2.86%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.88%
Source:My Recipes