PORK CARNITAS WITH CILANTRO TOMATILLO SAUCE

Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 pound pork shoulder
2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
¼ cup chopped onions
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 tomatillos, finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
4 corn tortillas

Steps:

1. Cut pork into 1 inch cubes; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven. 2. Add pork, onions, garlic powder, chili powder and chipotle chile; saute 3 to 5 minutes to brown the meat. 3. 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. 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.