First‑Attempt Pork Mole
A bold, smoky pork mole that marries the earthy depth of guajillo, pasilla, and ancho chilies with the sweetness of orange juice and the richness of dark chocolate. The slow‑cooked pork becomes a silky, flavorful foundation, while toasted nuts and sesame add texture and depth. This comforting dish is perfect for a special dinner that honors Mexican culinary tradition.
Maker: Oscar
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pork Boston butt
- green salsa
- tortillas
Mole Sauce
- 4 guajillo chilies
- 4 pasilla chilies
- 4 ancho chilies
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium tomato
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 4/5 oz dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Cut the pork Boston butt into large chunks.
- 3Place the raw pork chunks into the pot and sear until lightly browned.
- 4Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- 5Add the diced tomato and cook until softened.
- 6Toast the almonds and sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, then add them to the pot.
- 7In a blender, combine the guajillo, pasilla, and ancho chilies with a splash of water, then blend into a smooth paste.
- 8Pour the chili paste into the pot and stir to coat the vegetables.
- 9Add the roasted vegetables (onions, tomatoes, chilies) to the pot.
- 10Pour the orange juice over the seared pork chunks in the pot.
- 11Season with salt and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 12Cover and cook for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 13Near the end of cooking, stir in the chopped dark chocolate until fully melted and incorporated.
- 14Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 15Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro or sliced avocado, accompanied by green salsa and warm tortillas.
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- How long does it take to make First‑Attempt Pork Mole?
- About 4 hours 30 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 4 hours of cooking.
- How many servings does this First‑Attempt Pork Mole recipe make?
- This recipe makes 6 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this First‑Attempt Pork Mole recipe come from?
- It was shared by Oscar on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.