SMOKY PORK TINGA TACOS (SLOW COOKER)

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This is a Rick Bayless recipe, from his book Mexican Everyday. I am posting as it is in his cookbook. Note, when I made this, I used the full 4 chilies in adobo sauce and although my husband and I REALLY seriously like heat in our food, this was almost too hot. So if you are sensitive, you may want to cut back on those. We really enjoyed this recipe, I hope someone will try it and hopefully enjoy it as well. This makes enough for 12 people to have 2 each.

Provided by TexasKelly

Categories     Pork

Time 6h10m

Yield 24 soft taco's, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium red potatoes or 4 medium yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (preferably fire roasted)
3 -4 canned chipotle chiles, in adobo seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick (3 to 4 chiles, not 3 to 4 cans)
1 tablespoon canned chipotle chile puree (sauce from the can the chiles came in)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed in garlic press
1 medium white onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick (optional)
salt
4 ounces fresh mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed (about 1/2 cup) (optional)
24 corn tortillas, warmed
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled (can sub feta or goat cheese)
2 large avocados, pitted & sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices for serving

Steps:

  • Spread potatoes over bottom of a slow cooker and top with pork. In a large bowl, mix the undrained tomatoes with the chipotles, chipotle canning sauce, worcestershire, oregano, garlic, optional onion and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the meat and potatoes. Cover and slow cook on high for 6 hours.
  • When you are ready to eat, fry the optional chorizo in a medium skillet until thoroughly done, about 4 minutes. Uncover the pork tinga and spoon off any fat that has accumulated on top. Sprinkle on the chorizo, then stir everything together, breaking the pork into smaller pieces (sized for wrapping in tortilla's).
  • If there is a lot of liquid, tip it off and boil it rapidly until reduced and syrupy, then stir it back into the meat mixture.
  • Taste & season with additional salt if you think it needs it.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, crumbled fresh cheese & avocado.
  • Note: If you do not have a slow cooker, it says you can do this in a medium sized heavy pot. Lay pork in the pot, top with potatoes, cover with tomato mixture, set lid in place and braise in a 300 degree oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until pork is completely tender.

Batdavga Zineemider
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover pork. The pork is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I like to serve it with all the fixings.


Malik WAHEED786
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I've tried many pork tinga recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfect. I love to serve it with rice and beans.


Mahboob Awan
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These tacos are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and dinner is ready when I get home. The pork is always fall-apart tender and the flavors are amazing.


Connor Ryan
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I made these tacos for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Jakob mashi
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These tacos are a family favorite. The pork is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I like to serve it with rice and beans.


Tonya Vangorder
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These tacos are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family. The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I like to serve it with all the fixings.


Husnah Kabahinda
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always fall-apart tender and the flavors are amazing. I like to serve it with guacamole and salsa.


Sifat Uddin Rashed
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These tacos are my go-to weeknight meal. They are quick and easy to make, and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love the smoky flavor of the pork.


Gray Taylor
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I love this recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I like to serve it with rice and beans.


Rashmika Nirmal
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The pork tinga was easy to make and so flavorful. I served it on tacos with all the fixings and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


md ashik Atrai
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I will definitely be making them again.


TAUFIK mumuni MUMUNITAUFIk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out perfectly. The pork was fall-apart tender and the flavors were amazing. My family loved them!


Sector Loveth
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These tacos were a hit! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and smoky. I will definitely be making these again.