Dinner for 4
Carne Enchilada
Pork loin marinates in a toasted guajillo chile sauce, then cooks with onion until tender and richly seasoned.
$16.94for 4 servings
$4.24 per serving$16.94 for 4
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Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 160 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.75Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.74Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.94 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 guajillo peppers
- 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 2 whole cloves
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup white onion
- 2 cloves lg garlic
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 24 oz pork loin or pork butt
- 1 large white onion
Steps
- Toast the peppercorns, cloves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and cinnamon in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the guajillo peppers and enough water to cover them, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the softened peppers, toasted spices, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, vinegar, salt, and one-quarter cup onion until smooth.
- Cut the pork into 1-inch pieces, coat it with the sauce, and marinate it for 60 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350 F, place the pork and remaining onion in a covered 3-quart baking dish, and cook for 50 minutes, until the pork reaches 145 F.
- Rest the pork for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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