Pork Tinga Tacos
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4.6
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
464 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pork Tinga Tacos
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Rich, hearty, smoky, meaty, unctuous -- these flavors didn't come from a "spice packet". These Tinga Tacos are a perfect balance of spice, smoke and meltingly tender pork shoulder.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or 2 1/2 pounds bone-in) cut into 1" dice (if you're using bone-in, trim as close as you can to the bone -and use it in the tinga)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound red skinned potatoes cut into 1/2" dice
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes in juice
- 3-4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the peppers)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 large cloves garlic minced
FOR SERVING:
- 24 corn tortillas
- 1 cup queso fresco crumbled
- 2 large avocados
- fresh cilantro
- 2 limes cut into wedges
- pickled red onions
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°.
- In a large bowl, add the diced tomatoes, sliced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, onion powder, cumin, oregano, worcestershire sauce and garlic. Stir to combine.
- Cut the pork shoulder into cubes. If your shoulder includes the bone, trim the meat from the bone, then cube it. Season the pork with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the cubed pork (and the bone, if using). Lightly brown the meat on all sides, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add then diced potato and onion to the pork. Pour the tomato mixture over the pork mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Cover the pot tightly with a lid and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2-2 1/2 hours until the pork is tender.
To Serve:
- Warm the tortillas in a nonstick pan over medium high heat, flipping occasionally until they are fragrant and start to char. (If you have a gas stovetop, you can also place the tortillas directly over the burner and use a pair of tongs to flip them -- you'll get a stronger char this way.)
- Mash the avocado in a bowl and give a squeeze or two of lime to prevent oxidation. Spread a spoonful of avocado over the tortilla. Add a scoop of tinga, sprinkle with quest fresco and cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
464kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
921mg
(38%)
Potassium
948mg
(27%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
12.2mg
(14%)
Calcium
187mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 921mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 948mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12.2mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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30 reviews
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