Best 2 Carne Adovada Tacos Recipes

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure where flavors dance on your taste buds with our guide to crafting the ultimate carne adovada tacos. This traditional New Mexican dish, bursting with rich and complex flavors, promises a tantalizing fusion of savory spices, tender pork, and the perfect balance of heat and tang.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MARINATED HOT PORK: CARNE ADOVADA TACOS

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Provided by Lone Star Chuck Wagon

Categories main-dish

Time 7h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 pounds pork shoulder loin, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons California chile powder
2 tablespoons New Mexico chile powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
5 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 cups soybean oil
8 to 12 white soft corn tortillas
Diced white onion, for serving
Chopped cilantro leaves, for serving
Limes, for serving

Steps:

Place the meat into an 11 by 12-inch baking dish. Toss the meat and dry ingredients with 2 cups soybean oil. Marinate overnight or for 6 hours covered in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake, covered, in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
When slightly cooled chop meat into small cubes. Serve on 2 warm soft white corn tortillas. Sprinkle with diced white onion and chopped cilantro, and of coarse a squeeze of fresh lime!

CARNE ADOVADA TACOS

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Make and share this Carne Adovada Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories Pork

Time 18h55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder, California
2 tablespoons chili powder, New Mexican
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon salt, kosher, pluse more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 lbs pork butt, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 cups oil, vegetable
5 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
20 (6 inch) tortillas, white corn heated
diced onion, for serving
cilantro leaf, chopped coarsely
lime wedge, for serving

Steps:

Mix cumin, chile powder, cayenne, 1 T salt, pepper, and garllic powder in a 9 by 13inch baking dish. Toss the meat with the spice mixture to coat competely. Stir in the oil, cloves, and bay leaves. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the meat, covered, for 1 hour or until it is tender. Allow the meat to cool slighty, then remove it from the liquid with a slotted spoon and chop into bite-size pieces. Spoon off some of the oil floating on top of the cooking liquid, and reserve.
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-heat. Spoon a bit of the reserved oil onto the griddle, add some of the meat(mix up the leaner and fattier pieces so everyone gets some of both), season with salt, and cook, tossing, until hot and starting to crisp.
To serve, overlap 2 tortillas on each plate, top with 1/2 cup meat, some onions, and a sprinkle of chopped cilatro. Squeeze lime juice over all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 969.8, Fat 72.5, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 89.8, Sodium 1372.3, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2, Protein 33.3

Tips:

To make the best carne adovada, use a good quality cut of pork shoulder. Pork shoulder is a tough cut of meat, but it becomes tender and flavorful when cooked slowly in a flavorful marinade.
Be sure to marinate the pork for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will allow the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the meat and make it more flavorful.
When cooking the pork, be patient. It takes time for the meat to become tender. Do not rush the process, or the meat will be tough.
Serve the carne adovada with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Carne adovada is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, carne adovada is sure to please everyone at your table.