Recipe: Carne Adovada (shredded pork)

CARNE ADOVADA

1/8 cup hot chili powder
1/8 cup mild chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
3 pounds lean center-cut pork chops, trimmed of visible fat
FOR SERVING (OPTIONAL):
flour tortillas
shredded lettuce
plain nonfat or lowfat yogurt

Combine all ingredients except pork.

Place pork chops in a 12-by-7 1/2-by-2-inch baking dish. Pour chili mixture over chops.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for 30 more minutes.

Let cool and shred pork. Serve with flour tortillas, lettuce and plain nonfat or lowfat yogurt, if desired.

Makes 8 servings
Source: The Best of Simply Colorado Cookbook by Colorado Dietetic Association