Instant Pot Chile Colorado [VIDEO]

Instant Pot Chile Colorado is sure to be a meal to remember. This tasty recipe hails from the heart of Northern Mexico.

Tender pork drenched in a delicious and rich chile sauce. Mexican comfort food at its finest.

Here is an easier way to enjoy this incredibly yummy and authentic Mexican recipe made in nearly half the time.

Don’t forget to watch the instructional video.

• Remove stems from the guajillo and ancho chiles.
• Cut lengthwise and remove all the seeds.
• In a pot, cover the chiles with water.
• Bring to a boil and turn heat off.
• Let sit for 5-10 minutes until pliable.

Make sure the chiles are pliable before using. For a spicier sauce, add 1-2 chile de arbol.

If you can’t find these chiles at the grocery store,
you can always buy Guajillo Chiles and Ancho Chiles online.

How to rehydrate chiles in cold water:
Instead of boil, cover the chiles with water. Let them sit in the water for 1 hour.

• Discard the water from the rehydration process.
• Add the rehydrated chiles to the blender.
• Add pork broth, cumin, and salt.
• Blend until smooth.

You will see parts of the chile still in the sauce. That’s ok. Any leftover debris will be removed when strained.

Swap out options: Homemade pork broth is best, but you can also use store bought pork broth, beef broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.

Pro Tip: To save time, do this step ahead of time. Chile Colorado sauce lasts up to 5 days in the fridge or 5 months in the freezer.

• Strain the sauce.
• Set this aside until ready to use.

The sauce is a deep reddish brown.

Note: This is the same sauce used to make Red Pork Tamales. Also see how it is used to make Beef Shanks Chile Colorado.

How long are red chile pods good for?
Dried chile pods last for 3-6 months, depending on how you store them. Keep them in an airtight container in the cupboard. However, they keep their fullest flavor and longer in an airtight container in the freezer.

• Dice pork shoulder. About 1-inch in diameter.
• You can also use pork stew meat if it is available at your grocery store.

Pork shoulder and pork loin are recommended to make this authentic Mexican stew. Some people will also make this dish using nopales (or cactus).

Can you cook frozen meat in the instant pot?
Yes, but it takes more time for the instant pot to come to pressure with frozen meat. Cooking defrosted meat is preferred.

You might also like these authentic Mexican stews from the Northern States: Birria de Res, Caldillo Durangueno, Fideo con Carne.

• Add salt and pepper.
• Cumin is optional. However, it is a spice commonly used in the Northern States.

What’s the difference between chile verde and chile colorado?
Chile Verde is pork stew made with a savory tomatillo sauce.
Chile Colorado is stew either made with pork or beef and made with a robust red chile sauce.

• Press the Saute feature on the Instant Pot.
• Add oil.

The Instant Pot is a HUGE time saver.

For instance, Instant Pot Pork Tamales are made in nearly half the cooking time, and Instant Pot Pinto Beans don’t even need to be soaked. YAY!

What should I make first in my instant pot?

• Eggs
• Oatmeal
• Rice
• Chili
• Soup

If you haven’t jumped on this bandwagon or need to give one as a gift,
get an Instant Pot online.

• Add the meat to the instant pot.
• Sear the meat on all sides.

This will take about 5 minutes. Searing seasoned meat will help in locking in the flavors.

What can you not cook in instant pot?

• Crispy food
• Dairy
• Rare meats
• Pasta
• You can’t cook two recipes at once.

• Add the chile colorado and the pork broth.
• Stir to combine.

Homemade pork broth is best, but you can also use Beef Broth.

Beef Bouillon is a common ingredient in Mexican food.
Substitute 1 tablespoon beef bouillon + 2 cups water = 2 cups beef broth

For a saucier dish: Add 1 more cup of broth.

• Close the lid.
• Move Valve to SEALING.
• Set the time to 25 minutes.
• Once the instant pot beeps and it is finished, carefully move the valve to VENTING.
• Stand back and allow the whistling to finish.
• Open the lid and serve.

If the pork is not tender, return the meat to the instant pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes on High Pressure. Release the pressure.

What is the best thing to cook in instant pot?
Pork Carnitas
Chicken Tamales
Mexican Rice
BBQ Ribs
Chicken Pozole

How to Make Chile Colorado on the Stove:
Make the sauce. Season the pork.
Heat oil and sear the meat.
Add chile colorado sauce and broth.
Cover and cook on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

How to Make Chile Colorado in a Slow Cooker:
Make the sauce. Season the pork.
Heat oil and sear the meat.
Transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
Add chile colorado sauce and broth.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.

Serve with recipe with refried beans and a few dozen corn tortillas.

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