Braised Cinnamon Pork Tacos Recipe

Name: Braised Cinnamon Pork Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread; 1 (2-pound) pork shoulder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread; 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped; 1 small (1/2 cup) green bell pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (16-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes; 1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 16 (6-inch) tortillas; Fresh salsa; Guacamole; Lime wedge, if desired

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread
1 (2-pound) pork shoulder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread
1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
1 small (1/2 cup) green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (16-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground oregano
16 (6-inch) tortillas
Fresh salsa
Guacamole
Lime wedge, if desired

1
Heat oven to 275F.
2
Melt 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread in 8-quart ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
3
Season pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Place pork into pan; cook over medium heat, turning once, 5-7 minutes or until browned.
5
Remove pork from pan; set aside.
6
Add 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread to pan.
7
Add onions, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic.
8
Cook 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
9
Add cumin and chili powder.
10
Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
11
Add tomatoes, vegetable broth and oregano; stir to combine.
12
Return pork roast to pan.
13
Cook over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until vegetable mixture comes to a boil.
14
Cover pan with lid; transfer pan to oven.
15
Bake, turning roast over every 45 minutes, 2 1/2 hours or until meat shreds easily with fork.
16
Remove roast from pan; shred with forks.
17
Return pork to pan; toss to coat.
18
Stack 2 tortillas together; fill with about 1/2 cup of pork mixture.
19
Top with salsa and guacamole.
20
Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
21
Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread, 1 (2-pound) pork shoulder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread, and more.

Yes, Braised Cinnamon Pork Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Cinnamon Pork Tacos

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