Carnitas Taco Recipe

Name: Carnitas Taco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lard; 2 1/2 pounds pork butt, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup Chile de Arbol Salsa, recipe follows; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 pound Italian Roma tomatoes; 3/4 pound tomatillos, husked and washed; 1 cup (30 - 40) Arbol chiles; 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only, roughly chopped; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 2 cups water; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds lard
2 1/2 pounds pork butt, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Chile de Arbol Salsa, recipe follows
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 pound Italian Roma tomatoes
3/4 pound tomatillos, husked and washed
1 cup (30 - 40) Arbol chiles
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only, roughly chopped
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 cups water
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large saucepan melt lard over moderate heat.
2
Add pork, salt and pepper and simmer until tender.
3
Cook about an hour, being careful not to crisp the meat.
4
Remove pork and set aside until cool.
5
Shred the meat by hand or with tines of a fork.
6
Remove and discard any remaining fat.
7
Transfer to a medium saucepan, add the Arbol salsa and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently.
8
Serve or assemble within a toasted corn tortilla to make taco.
9
Carnitas can stay refrigerated for up to five days before assembling within a taco.
10
Preheat broiler.
11
Place tomatoes and tomatillos on a baking sheet.
12
Broil, turning occasionally until charred all over, 10 to 12 minutes.
13
Transfer to a saucepan.
14
Add the remaining ingredients.
15
Bring to a boil and cook until onions are soft, 12 to 15 minutes.
16
Transfer to a food processor or blender.
17
Puree and then strain.
18
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
19
Arbol salsa can be stored in the refrigerator 3 to 5 days, or frozen for weeks.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lard, 2 1/2 pounds pork butt, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup Chile de Arbol Salsa, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Carnitas Taco falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Carnitas Taco

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