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Pueblo Pork Roast

Savory Pueblo Pork Roast with Rich Chocolate Mole Sauce

This Pueblo Pork Roast features rich pork flavors combined with a unique chocolate mole sauce, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced) yellow or white onions are ideal
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) always opt for fresh
  • 1 tablespoon juniper berries or rosemary as substitute
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds or pre-ground
  • 1 leaf bay leaf remove before serving
  • 2 cups tomatoes (diced) fresh or canned
  • 1 cup water or broth for added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar white vinegar can replace
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt modify to preference
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (grated) dark chocolate can be suitable
For the Pork
  • 5 pounds pork rib roast bone-in shoulder roast is alternative

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • spice grinder
  • immersion blender
  • Baking Dish
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Steps
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat and sauté the diced onions and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Grind juniper berries and coriander seeds in a spice grinder, then add to the sauté mixture along with a bay leaf.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, water, cider vinegar, honey, chili powder, and salt, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
  4. Add grated chocolate into the sauce and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before puréeing with an immersion blender until smooth.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Pour ¾ of the sauce over the pork roast in a baking dish.
  7. Bake the dish for 45 minutes, then baste with remaining sauce and bake for another 45 minutes.
  8. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 150°F (65°C), then let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a side of cornbread or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.

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