Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce

Slow cooking blends the flavors.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped onions
• 1 pound pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
• ½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Garlic Powder
• 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Chili Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Chipotle Chile Powder
• 2 tomatillos, finely chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 corn tortillas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut pork into 1 inch cubes; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven. Add pork, onions, garlic powder, chili powder and chipotle chile powder; saute 3 to 5 minutes to brown the meat.

Step 2

Add enough water to barely cover pork. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer an additional 45 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.

Step 3

Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes and cilantro in a small bowl.

Step 4

Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo salsa.