PORK CARNITAS WITH CILANTRO TOMATILLO SAUCE

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Slow cooking blends the flavors.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Ty Sheard
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the carnitas and the tomatillo sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe for anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish.


Rukel Nath
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The carnitas were fall-apart tender and the tomatillo sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Malikown Malikown
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I loved these carnitas. They were so tender and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Shafim Islam
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The carnitas are made with just a few ingredients, and the tomatillo sauce is also very easy to make. The results are always delicious.


intazar gill
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The carnitas were tender and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce was tangy and refreshing. I would definitely make this again.


Skeny Male
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I wasn't sure how the tomatillo sauce would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was tangy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the carnitas. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Gabriela Iglecias
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the carnitas and the tomatillo sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe for anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish.


Talat Mughal
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The carnitas were fall-apart tender and the tomatillo sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Theresa Doran
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The carnitas are always juicy and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is tangy and refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ihsan Jagerani
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I loved these carnitas. They were so tender and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Joe Woodard
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The carnitas are made with just a few ingredients, and the tomatillo sauce is also very easy to make. The results are always delicious.


Yari Rojas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The carnitas were tender and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce was tangy and refreshing. I would definitely make this again.


Jit Shill
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I wasn't sure how the tomatillo sauce would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was tangy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the carnitas. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Arwi Bista
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the carnitas and the tomatillo sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe for anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish.


Ismel Khan
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The carnitas were fall-apart tender and the tomatillo sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Dustin Wooten
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I love this recipe! The carnitas are always so tender and juicy, and the tomatillo sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and spicy. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Carlos Ardon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The carnitas were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the tomatillo sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Ankit Bashyal
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The carnitas are always juicy and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce is tangy and refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe!


sidnie sylvain
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These carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the tomatillo sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.