Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce

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Slow cooking blends the flavors.
Total: 1 hr 40 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound pork shoulder
  2. 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
  3. ¼ cup chopped onions
  4. ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  5. 1 tablespoon chili powder
  6. ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  7. 2 tomatillos, finely chopped
  8. ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
  9. ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  10. 4 corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. 1. Cut pork into 1 inch cubes; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven. 2. Add pork, onions, garlic powder, chili powder and chipotle chile; saute 3 to 5 minutes to brown the meat. 3. Add enough water to barely cover pork. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer an additional 45 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. 4. Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes and cilantro in a small bowl. 5. Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 402
Total Fat 28 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 22 g
Cholesterol 81 mg
Sodium 149 mg

 

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