Carnitas Tacos with Tomatillo Sauce and Avocado
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
300 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
International
Carnitas Tacos with Tomatillo Sauce and Avocado
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The combination of grapefruit, I have a tree in my backyard that gives out the sweetest juice of them all, and the milk leaves the meat with a savory flavor.
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Ingredients
CARNITAS
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- ½ onion outer skin removed and left intact
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 6 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lard
- ½ cup grapefruit juice
- ½ cup whole milk
TOMATILLO SAUCE WITH AVOCADO
- 3 poblanos peppers
- 14 ounces tomatillos husk removed
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cilantro freshly chopped
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and cubed
- ⅓ cup onion finely chopped
Instructions
CARNITAS
- Place the pork, water, onion, garlic, and salt in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook covered over medium heat for 1 to 1 ½ hour or until the pork is tender. Transfer the meat to a colander and drain.
- Melt the lard in a saucepan. As soon as it bubbles add the grapefruit juice and milk and then the pork. Cook uncovered, over medium heat until the meat is browned, about 20 minutes. The juice and milk will cook off leaving the pork to brown.
TOMATILLO SAUCE WITH AVOCADO
- Place the fresh poblano peppers in a large saucepan of boiling water. After 5 minutes add the tomatillos. After 3 minutes. Remove the peppers and tomatillos and drain.
- Puree the poblanos, tomatillos, garlic, vinegar in a blender. Add the salt and cilantro and blend. For 2 short cycles.
- In a bowl combine the puree, avocado and onion. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
1659mg
(69%)
Potassium
1014mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
495IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1659mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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