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.