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

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

Tom Calabro
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These tacos were a waste of time and money. The pork was tough and dry, and the sauce was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Handsome Paulo
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my tacos turned out terrible. The pork was dry and tough, and the sauce was watery and bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Akhtar Rampuri
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These tacos were disappointing. The pork was tough and the sauce was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Ubaid
muhammadu@hotmail.fr

I thought these tacos were just okay. The pork was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


M Anees Mazhar
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said the pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce had a nice kick. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Md Mosarof
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I'm a big fan of carne adovada, and these tacos did not disappoint. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the pineapple, which gave the tacos a nice sweetness.


Mark Preston Harrison
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These tacos were easy to make and turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Esther Oladunjoye
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served them with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa, and they were a huge hit. Will definitely be making these again.


Hirat Tanha
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These tacos were amazing! The pork was perfectly cooked and the red chile sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Karisha Dorris
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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but these tacos changed my mind. The meat was so juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Christabel Aduna
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These carne adovada tacos were a hit at my party! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the red chile sauce had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making these again.


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