Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce

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

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.
Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce
Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce
Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce
Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce

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

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