PORK CARNITAS WITH CILANTRO TOMATILLO SAUCE

Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce image

Slow cooking blends the flavors.

Provided by Mazola

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mazola®

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound pork shoulder
2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
¼ cup chopped onions
½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Chili Powder
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Chipotle Chile Powder
2 tomatillos, finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
4 corn tortillas

Steps:

Cut pork into 1 inch cubes; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven. Add pork, onions, garlic powder, chili powder and chipotle chile powder; saute 3 to 5 minutes to brown the meat.
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.
Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes and cilantro in a small bowl.
Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 87 mg, Sugar 2.2 g