Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • 1poundpork shoulder
  • 2tablespoonsMazola® Corn Oil
  • ¼cupchopped onions
  • ½teaspoonSpice Islands® Garlic Powder
  • 1tablespoonSpice Islands® Chili Powder
  • ¼teaspoonSpice Islands® Chipotle Chile Powder
  • 2tomatillos, finely chopped
  • ½cupfinely chopped tomatoes
  • ¼cupcoarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4corn tortillas

  • Directions

    Cut pork into 1-inch cubes; season with salt and pepper.

    Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add pork, onions, garlic powder, chili powder, and chipotle chile powder; sauté until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

    Add enough water to barely cover pork; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes.

    Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes, and cilantro in a small bowl.

    Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo salsa.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    262 Calories
    14g Fat
    16g Carbs
    18g Protein

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