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Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce

Americanmedium4 servings
Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce

Ingredients

  • pound pork shoulder
  • tablespoon sMazola® Corn Oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon spice Islands® Garlic Powder
  • tablespoon spice Islands® Chili Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon spice Islands® Chipotle Chile Powder
  • tomatillos, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Cut pork into 1 inch cubes; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add pork, onions, garlic powder, chili powder, and chipotle chile powder; sauté until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add enough water to barely cover pork; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes.
  4. Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes, and cilantro in a small bowl.
  5. Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo salsa.
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