PORK CARNITAS WITH CILANTRO TOMATILLO SAUCE

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Slow cooking blends the flavors.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound pork shoulder
2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
¼ cup chopped onions
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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes and cilantro in a small bowl.
  • Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 87 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

donna hooper
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.


Nontobeko Mbatha
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with rice and beans.


Pakistan darama Tv
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. The meat is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.


Hassan raza Raza
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pork and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Muzfar110 Ali110
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This was my first time making carnitas and it turned out great! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mmujeeb Ali
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I love this recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kopano leoni Masimini
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.


josiah gotg1
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I've tried many carnitas recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jada ermer
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Wow! This dish was amazing! The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abdullah Sarfaraz
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This pork carnitas recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the cilantro-tomatillo sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.