Mexican food is one of my husband’s favorites. We’ve discussed this before. . but he can down a huge burrito within seconds. Not really something to brag about, but he can do this.
When the good people at 
So, I did some research last weekend and we ate at a local Mexican restaurant. I got their Chicken En Mole. . but it was way too sweet. I didn’t really like it and like this version I created at home much better.
Doesn’t hurt to cook at home for yourself.
But before we get to the recipe, I want to tell you more about 
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Slow Cooked Pork
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs pork shoulder or butt, cut into chunks
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 28-ounce can tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar or molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 5 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 2 yellow onions sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Season your pork with salt and pepper and place into your slow cooker. In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine all of the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Pour over the pork directly into your slow cooker and mix thoroughly (I wear plastic gloves and mix with my hands). Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook until the pork is tender and beginning to fall apart, on low 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours.
- Transfer the pork to a plate. Allow to cool slightly, and shred using 2 forks.
Slow Cooked Pork Taquitos with Chocolate Mole
Ingredients
For the mole:
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1/2 large onion peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1-2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- ¼ teaspoon each: cinnamon ground cloves, dried oregano, powdered cumin, ground coriander, Chinese Five Spice
- 2-3 chipotle peppers; remove seeds and stems; chopped use however many you can handle, depending on your "desired heat" level
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1-2 cups canned chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup water or more, as needed
- 2 oz Theo Chili 70% Dark chocolate melted
For the taquitos:
- flour tortillas
- slow cooked pork see recipe above
- shredded Mozzarella cheese
- more vegetable or canola oil; for brushing on the taquitos
- fresh cilantro; for serving
- lime wedges; for serving
Instructions
For the mole:
- Using a non-stick pan over medium heat, sauté the onions in the vegetable oil until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute or two. Add the spices and herbs and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds only and remove from the heat. Make sure you do not burn the spices and herbs.
- Add everything into your food processor or blender: the onion + spices/herb mixture, the chipotle peppers, almonds, canned tomatoes, raisins, sesame seeds, water, melted chili dark chocolate and a dash or 2 of the salt and pepper. Puree/pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust/add anything as needed.
- Transfer to a sauce pan and heat on the stove until warmed. Set aside.
For the taquitos:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Assemble your taquitos: lay down a flour tortilla, spoon in some pork, top with shredded cheese and roll them closed. Brush each taquito with vegetable oil and lay down (tortilla flap side down) on a parchment paper lined or Silpat lined baking sheet. Continue with remaining taquitos.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes; checking on them after 18-20 minutes or so to ensure they do not burn. To plate: serve a few pork taquitos, top with HEATED chocolate mole, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Adapted from 
Disclosure: I was provided an assortment of Theo Chocolate bars for recipe development. I was not compensated for this post. All opinions stated here are 100% my own. Giveaway sponsored by the good folks at Theo Chocolate.
I’ve heard of chocolate mole and I have to say it sounds amazing! I’ve never tried Theo chocolate but the sea salt dark sounds tempting 🙂
I love dark chocolate in just about any form. I don’t have a favorite brand.
I like dark chocolate and have yet to try Theo Chocolate.
I’ve never tried Theo Chocolates but I’m a sucker for anything chocolate/mint and chocolate/coconut.
I love dark chocolate especially with cacao nibs. And I LOVE Theo chocolate!
Why oh why am I Canadian?! There have been a whole slew of giveaways that I’ve wanted to enter lately and they’re all only open to US residents *sad tears*. Ah well, guess I’ll just have to spend my own money and stock up on Theo chocolate bars the next time I’m in Seattle. I looooooooooove Theo’s chocolates! I should see if they have any job openings – I’d gladly pack up and move if I got to work for a kick ass company that makes incredible chocolate. Your Mexican dinner looks incredible! I’ve never had mole sauce – crazy, right?! I need to try this.
I love Gene & Boots Chocolates, I haven’t tried Theo chocolate before but would so enjoy that
I love a good dark chocolate bar! I haven’t tried Theo’s yet but I’d love to!
Favorite theo bar = dark almond & salt
Fantastic post Alice! I’ve always wanted to try a chocolate mole but haven’t ventured that far yet. I have added some dark bitter chocolate to chilli con carne though and it was delicious! Thanks for advising us about Theo chocolate. Love fair trade; I am a huge supporter of any ethical, sustainable and fair trade brands. Will check out their range (not sure if it’s stocked in Australia or not? I’ll have a look online). Thanks again. Delicious recipe! xx
I haven’t tried Theo chocolate yet. I love any kind of dark chocolate, flavored or not, with nuts or not!
Dark chocolate is my favorite! I love how many fair-trade options are available nowadays.
I like milk chocolate best. Never tried this brand, before.
I’ve never tried Theo Chocolate before… but I sure want to! 😉 I love ALL kinds of chocolate but my favorite is dark. Mmmm!!
My favorite is Dove milk chocolate. I’ve never tried Theo chocolate.
I like bittersweet 70% cacao. I haven’t tried Theo chocolate.
I love dark chocolate – havent tried theo before
I am a milk chocolate girl 🙂
Never tried Theo…. I like chocolate that has caramel inside!! Or marshmallow…. or BOTH at the same time, even better!
Beautiful photos! I also just made mole (poblano) from scratch (with chocolate!) and posted it on my blog recently. I’ve never tried Theo Chocolate before, but I’d love to. I love either peanut butter or almonds paired with chocolate, or something even simpler like sea salt.
I love all chocolate
Never tried them before. My favorite chocolate is dark, the darker the better 🙂
The word mole always makes me think of heritage, amazing sauces, very secret and impossible to duplicate right, jaja! Love these taquitos Alice! Can´t go wrong with slow cooked pork, ever. And salted chocolate, that´s another wonderful thing.
I havent tried theo chocolate. I like any chocolate!
I’m from Seattle and I love Theo!! I’ve done the tour 3 times because it’s so much fun and I can buy goodies from the shop! I love their mint infused chocolates, those are ridic.
i havent tried Theo chocolate before. I love a good piece of dark dark chocolate
Luv dark chocolate but I’ve never tried this one. Please send me some! 🙂
sounds like a good company. similar to why i prefer to shop at costco, rather than sam’s club.
I LOVE mole and I love taquitos. This is basically my happy meal. Pass a plate?