Cuban Street Tacos
User Reviews
4.4
42 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
9 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cuban Street Tacos
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
Shredded Pork:
- 4 pound pork butt cut into 2-inch chunks, boneless; or boneless pork top loin roast
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 bay leaf
- 3 large garlic minced, cloves
- 1 jalapeño minced
- 1 onion peeled and halved
- lime juice of 1
- 1 medium orange halved and juice, rinds reserved
Tortillas & Garnishes:
- 8 small corn tortilla or flour tortillas
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- sour cream if desired
- avocado if desired
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese
- 2 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Rub the pieces of pork all over with salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, until the oil is shimmering and hot. Add the pork and sear each piece on all sides, working in batches, if needed. Once browned, remove the pork to the slow cooker. Into the same pot used to sear the pork, pour in the water and chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged spatula or wooden spoon to get up all the delicious brown bits from the bottom. Add pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, bay leaves, garlic, jalapenos, onion, lime juice, orange juice and orange rinds and bring to a simmer.
- Pour the mixture over the pork in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the pork is very tender.
- Remove the bay leaves, onion and orange rinds from the pot and discard. Remove the pork and place in a bowl and set aside. Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a pot on the stove and over high heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Let the mixture boil until it reduces to about 1 cup and is thickened slightly, about 10 -15 minutes.
- Shred the pork and place on a large patter. Spoon the sauce over the pork. Serve in tortillas garnished with onions, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, avocado and additional lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
1223mg
(51%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1223mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
42 reviews
Good
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