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Homemade Chilorio Recipe

Time: 2 hours
Servings: 4-6 people
By Vallarta Supermarkets

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If you’re craving something rich, comforting, and full of traditional Mexican flavor, this homemade Chilorio recipe is a must-try! 🇲🇽 This Sinaloan-style shredded pork is slow-cooked until tender, then simmered in a bold chile marinade made with guajillo, ancho chiles, garlic, and authentic spices. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or served with fresh rice and beans.

🛒 The best part? You can buy all the ingredients at a Vallarta Supermarket near you or order online for pickup or delivery — making it easier than ever to bring the flavors of home straight to your table.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

For the pork:

  • 1kg pork loin, cut into pieces

  • 3 cups water

  • 6 large garlic cloves (4 for cooking, 2 raw for marinade)

  • ½ large onion

  • 2 bay leaves

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the marinade:

  • 3 guajillo chiles, seeded & rinsed

  • 2 ancho chiles, seeded & rinsed

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 10 whole peppercorns

  • ½ tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder

  • ¼ cup apple cider or white vinegar

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

For serving:

  • Flour tortillas

  • Chopped onion & cilantro

  • Your favorite salsa

  • Lime wedges

Preparation

How to make it:

  1. In a large pot, add pork, 3 cups water, 4 garlic cloves, ¼ onion, bay leaves, salt & pepper.

  2. Cook covered over medium-low heat for 1 hour and 40 minutes, until tender.

  3. Add dried chiles to the pot. Let them soak in the juices for 20 mins over medium heat.

  4. In a blender, combine: soaked chiles, remaining 2 garlic cloves, ¼ onion, oregano, peppercorns, cumin, bouillon, vinegar, and 3-4 tbsp of the meat juice.
    Blend until smooth (about 2 mins).

  5. Shred the pork with a fork and set aside.

  6. In the same pot, heat 1 tbsp oil, add shredded pork, and fry for 4 minutes until slightly crispy.

  7. Pour in the blended adobo and mix well.
    Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, so all the flavors come together.

  8. Serve on warm flour tortillas topped with onion, cilantro, lime, and your favorite salsa!

This recipe and more can be found on https://vallartasupermarkets.com/en/recipes.