DECONSTRUCTED TAMALES

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This is one of my favorite Publix Apron Recipes, I can't believe it, but Publix is only thing I miss about living in Florida. It is an easy, very delicious recipe and Miss Picky who is now a professional chef, actually likes this recipe.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sofrito sauce
17 ounces fully cooked pork roast au jus sauce
14 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes with garlic or 14 1/2 ounces onions, undrained
1 (11 1/4 ounce) box , frozen arepas
cooking spray
1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1/2 lime

Steps:

  • If using frozen sofrito thaw under cool running water, if needed.
  • Remove pork roast from package.
  • Drain(reserve au jus for another use if desired) place pork roast in a large saucepan.
  • Stir in sofrito and tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Stir to break up meat.
  • Cook and stir for 7-8 minutes or until throughly heated.
  • Meanwhile, preheat medium fry pan over medium heat, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and spray with cooking spray.
  • Add arepas and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until throughly heated.
  • Transfer arepas to serving platter.
  • Top with pork mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Squeeze a little lime juice over the tamale mixture to add a touch of fresh flavor, if desired.
  • Serve.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 186.8, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.6

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