Pork leg in ancho chile sauce

Name: Pork leg in ancho chile sauce
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon European Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 onions, in quarters; 2 cloves garlic; 4 tomatoes, in quarters; 4 ancho chiles, large, seedless and veinless; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cinnamon sticks; 4 allspice berries; salt; 1 cup water; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cups European Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pork leg, 2 kilos; salt; pepper; orange, slice, for decoration; white rice, to accompany; European Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Aceites de Oliva de España – Saborea La Vida®

The pork leg is one of those cuts of meat that can be difficult to cook, as it can sometimes turn out a bit dry or lacking in flavor. However, there's no need to worry, as we provide you with a simple, delicious, and very yielding recipe.

To prepare this pork leg recipe, you'll need to make a spicy and highly seasoned marinade, which has an extra touch of flavor thanks to the European Extra Virgin Olive Oil®.

Don't think twice and enjoy this exquisite dish, as it can be accompanied with rice, mashed potatoes, salad, or you can even make sandwiches.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 15-12-2023

Preparation

30 mins

50 mins

Low

Heat the European Extra Virgin Olive Oil® in a pot over medium heat, add the onion, garlic, and tomato, and cook for 5 minutes. When softened, add the ancho chile and water and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove and set aside. Blend the vegetables, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, salt, and chicken broth for 5 minutes and set aside. Heat the European Extra Virgin Olive Oil® in a pressure cooker, add the pork leg, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides. When the meat is browned, pour in the marinade and close the pressure cooker. Cook for 40 minutes. Cut the pork leg into slices and set aside. Serve the meat, drizzle with sauce, decorate with oranges, and add a bit of European Extra Virgin Olive Oil®. Serve with rice!

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

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Carbohydrate, by difference

Protein

Total lipid (fat)

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Presentation

Serve the sliced loin on a platter, drizzle with sauce, and decorate with orange slices and a splash of European Extra Virgin Olive Oil® to enhance the flavors and give it a more appetizing look.

Tips

We recommend frying the ancho chiles with European Extra Virgin Olive Oil® to enhance the smoky flavor of the chile.

If you don't have a pressure cooker, cook in a conventional pot over medium heat for 60 minutes. Don't forget to cover the pot and add more liquid.

Pork leg in ancho chile sauce

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