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Pork Tinga Tacos
A traditional dish from the Puebla region of Mexico, these pulled pork Tinga Poblanas are absolutely mouth-watering! Enjoy them as tacos, burritos, or tostadas.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 592 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork shoulder or butt
- 6 oz Mexican chorizo , click link for our easy homemade chorizo!
- 1 large white onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes , do not drain
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 chipotles en adobo , chopped
- 8 corn or flour tortillas , or tostadas
- diced tomatoes and avocados for serving
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Place the pork roast in the slow cooker along with all the ingredients except for the chorizo. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and brown the chorizo, breaking up the lumps. Add the chorizo to the slow-cooker. Stir the slow-cooker ingredients to combine and ladle some of the sauce on top of the pork roast. Set the the slow-cooker on the LOW setting and cook for 8 hours or until the majority of the liquid has evaporated and you're left with a thick sauce.Remove the pork roast and set on a plate. Using two forks, shred the pork. Place the shredded pork in a large bowl. Add the sauce from the slow cooker and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Serve as a filling for tacos, burritos, tortas, or on tostadas, along with diced tomatoes, avocados, sour cream, and any other toppings you enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
1217mg
(51%)
Potassium
1203mg
(34%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
495IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1217mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1203mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.