Carnitas Taco Recipe

Who doesn't love tacos?

Carnitas Tacos

10 Servings, 2 hours

Ingredients

5 Ibs boneless country style ribs or pork butt2 tbs olive oil5 garlic cloves, minced1 yellow onion, diced2 cups chicken stock1 cup salsa verde1 tbs chile lime seasoningFor garnish:1/2 white onion, diced

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped limes

Method

1. In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs. of olive oil. Add the pork, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown.

2. Remove the pork from the pan and add the diced onion. Cook until translucent, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

3. Return the pork to the pan, add the chicken stock, salsa verde and chile lime seasoning. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.

4. Cook, covered, for 1.5 hours or until tender

5. Remove from heat and allow pork to cool in the cooking liquid.

6. Once cooled completely, add cooking liquid and pork to a fry pan and reduce the liqud until fully absorbed into the meat.

7. Shred the meat and serve with desired garnishes.

Flour Tortillas

12 Servings, 1.5 Hours

Ingredients

2.5 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/3 cup lard

1 cup hot water

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.

2. Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut in the lard until it resembles a coarse meal.

3. Slowly add the hot water until the dough begins to come together.

4. Turn the dough onto a clean work surface and knead until smooth, 3-5 minutes.

5. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and form into balls.

6. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for 30-45 minutes.

7. After the dough has rested, heat a ungreased, seasoned cast iron pan over medium heat.

8. Dust the work surface with flour and use a rolling pin to roll out the tortillas into 5" circles

9. Cook the tortilla in the cast iron pan for

20-30 seconds in each side.

10. Keep tortillas soft and fresh by wrapping them in a clean, dry kitchen towel while you cook the remaining dough.

Cilantro Lime Crema

10 Servings, 10 Minutes

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream

1 tbs chile lime seasoning

1/2 lime, juiced

1 avocado salt, to taste

Method

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

2. Season with salt to taste.

   
   

Chipotle Crema

10 Servings, 10 Minutes

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream

3 oz chipotle peppers in adobo

salt, to taste

Method

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

2. Season with salt to taste.

Guacamole

10 Servings, 10 Minutes

Ingredients

4 avocados

1/2 lime, juiced

2 tbs cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped

salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. In a bowl, mash the avocados using a fork.

2. Add in the lime juice, cilantro, and white onion and mix until combined.

3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the guacamole until ready to serve.