Tacos de Carnitas en Coca-Cola (Coke-Braised Pork Tacos)
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 7 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 47 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 servings
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Calories
18217 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tacos de Carnitas en Coca-Cola (Coke-Braised Pork Tacos)
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The Coca-Cola tenderizes the pork and gives it a deep and dark caramelized crust. The best part is that it slow cooks in a Dutch oven in less than two hours.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 4 pieces
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup Coca-Cola
- ½ cup water
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh tarragon
- warm corn tortillas
- chopped onion
- cilantro
- sliced radishes
- Lime wedges
- Chile de arbol salsa
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Instructions
- Season the pork heavily on both sides with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer the seasoned pork to a heavy Dutch oven, making sure the pan is small, so the pork fits snugly, which will prevent the meat from drying out when it cooks. Add Coca-Cola and water. Bring to a boil and decrease the heat to maintain a simmer. Add the bay leaves, thyme, and tarragon. Cover and simmer until the pork is tender, about 1 ½ hours. The Coca-Cola will caramelize and the liquid will evaporate when finished.
- Transfer the cooked pork to a cutting board, and using two forks, shred the meat into 2-inch long pieces.
- Serve with the warmed corn tortillas, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, lime wedges, and salsa.
Notes
- The nutrition facts do not include tortillas or optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
182.17kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7.13g
(2%)
Protein
20.66g
(41%)
Fat
7.44g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2.57g
(13%)
Cholesterol
69.52mg
(23%)
Sodium
83.99mg
(3%)
Potassium
377.68mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.18g
(1%)
Sugar
5.34g
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.83mg
(1%)
Calcium
14.53mg
(1%)
Iron
1.44mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182.17kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.13g | 2% |
| Protein | 20.66g | 41% |
| Fat | 7.44g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.57g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 69.52mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 83.99mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 377.68mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.18g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5.34g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.83mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14.53mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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