"PLASTERED" PORK TACOS WITH APPLE-JALAPENO SALSA

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I was in the mood for some pork tacos, but I was looking for a bit of a change of pace from the normal carnitas-style I would usually make, which led to this wild and crazy experiment. The "plaster" coating traps all the moisture and flavor of the pork in while it bakes, creating the best pork taco I've had in a while.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 12h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (3 1/2) pound bone-in pork shoulder roast
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
½ cup kosher salt
1 large egg white
¾ cup water, or more as needed
2 cups finely diced Honeycrisp apple
⅔ cup finely diced white onion
½ cup seeded and finely diced jalapeno pepper
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 limes, juiced, or to taste
2 pinches cayenne pepper
12 flour tortillas, warmed
2 limes, cut into wedges, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Season pork all over with rosemary and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Stir flour, salt, egg white, and water together in a large bowl until very smooth. Adjust with more flour it's too runny. Add pork shoulder and coat thoroughly.
  • Spread a few spoons of excess "plaster" into a baking dish or pan. Add, fat-side up. Use a spoon to re-apply plaster to any spots that need it, as well as to the top.
  • Roast in the center of the preheated oven until the surface is dry and hard and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 185 degrees F (85 degrees C), about 3 1/2 hours.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes to 1 hour. Break pork up into big chunks and transfer to plate. Add some of the pan juices that accumulated at the bottom of the pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Combine apple, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, lime juice, and cayenne in a bowl for salsa.
  • Slice chilled pork into strips and then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Heat a dry, nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Brown pork in the pan, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve pork on warm tortillas with the salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 4494.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Gaming With Sanny
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These tacos are the perfect addition to my weekly meal rotation. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family.


Stevie Smith
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These tacos are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and comforting, and they always make me feel better when I'm feeling down. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect topping.


Cullen Goodrich
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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these tacos without any problems. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping.


Tahir Mehmood
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These tacos are the perfect party food! They're easy to make ahead of time, and they're always a hit with guests. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect topping.


Husban Raza
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved these tacos! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.


baloch 007
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover pork. I always have some leftover pork from Sunday dinner, and these tacos are the perfect way to use it up. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect topping.


Olawale Olajide
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different cuts of pork and different salsas, and it's always delicious. The pork is always so tender and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect complement.


Brianna B
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These tacos are the perfect weeknight meal! They're easy to make and absolutely delicious. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect topping.


prince asraf
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The tacos were a huge hit with my family. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping. I'll definitely be making these again.


shirley yancey
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These tacos are amazing! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect complement. I love that the recipe is easy to follow and doesn't take too long to make.


Asif Rashid
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I love this recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I've made these tacos several times and they're always a hit.


Salina Basnet
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These tacos were easy to make and absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect topping. I'll definitely be making these again.


Aamir Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but these tacos changed my mind! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.


Naveed Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork is so juicy and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I'll be making these tacos again and again.


Zaibi khan 4455
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even the pickiest eaters. The salsa is especially delicious - I could eat it with a spoon!


Olebogeng Moiloa
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These tacos were a hit! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the apple-jalapeño salsa was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.