Braised Pork Tacos

Name: Braised Pork Tacos
Prep time: 4 h 45 min
Cook time: 4 h 45 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 237 milliliters drained sliced store-bought pickled jalapenos or banana pepper rings; 4 bay leaves; 340 grams Mexican beer; 2 kgs boneless pork shoulder; 473 milliliters chicken stock; 1 chipotle pepper, seeded and finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce; 16 corn or flour tortillas, charred over open flame and kept warm in tortilla warmer or towel; 4 large cloves garlic, crushed; 2 limes, juiced; 4 oranges, juiced about 2 cups; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 onions, cut into wedges, root end attached; 2 teaspoons chopped oregano leaves, half a palmful; 237 milliliters crumbled queso fresco or 2 cups shredded Monterey jack; 0 heads red cabbage, shredded; 2 red chiles, thinly sliced; 2 smalls red onions, thinly sliced; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters sugar; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil; 355 milliliters white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar

Braised Pork Tacos might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 1544 calories, 126g of protein, and 49g of fat. This recipe covers 60% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. A couple people really liked this Mexican dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires olive oil, chipotle pepper, onions, and chicken stock.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Season the pork generously with salt and pepper, to taste, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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Pat the pork dry with a paper towel.

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Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over high heat with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan.

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Put the pork in the pot and evenly brown the meat all over, it will take about 10 to 12 minutes; remove the pork to a plate and reserve.

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Turn heat down to medium-high, and add the extra-virgin olive oil to the pot, a couple of turns of the pan.

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Add the onions and garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, the oregano, 1 sliced chili pepper and 2 bay leaves and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Deglaze the pot with the beer, scraping up the bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Stir in the chicken stock and orange juice.

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Add the reserved pork back to the pot (the liquid should come about 2/3 the way up the meat) and bring to a simmer. Cover and put the pork in the oven, turning the meat halfway through cooking, until the meat is very tender, about 2 1/2-3 hours.

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Remove the pork from the pot, to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. When cool enough to handle, pull the meat apart with 2 forks.

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Simmer the braising liquid over medium heat until reduced by half.

Add the chipotle and adobo sauce and the lime juice.

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Add about 2/3 of the shredded meat and stir. Cool the remaining shredded pork and chill for another use.

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Pulled Pork

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While the pork is cooking, prepare the pickled red onions: in a small saucepot, bring the white wine vinegar, sugar, teaspoon of salt, remaining chili pepper and bay leaves to a simmer over low heat.

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Red Onion

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Put the sliced red onions in a small sealable container. Carefully pour the hot liquid over the onions, cover and give it a shake. You may need to lift the lid to release some of the pressure. Every now and then, give it a good shake. Refrigerate to cool.

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To serve, put the chipotle pulled pork on a platter and garnish with pickled onions and pickled jalapeno slices.

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Serve with shredded cabbage, crumbled cheese and tortillas for wrapping.

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Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Tacos on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The King Estate Domaine Pinot Noir with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 50 dollars per bottle.