Chipotle Pork Tacos With Roasted Scallions Recipe

Name: Chipotle Pork Tacos With Roasted Scallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut in 2 inch pieces; 1 medium white Spanish onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup cider vinegar, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped and mashed; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 16 soft tortillas, lightly roasted; salsa; 16 scallions, trimmed; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; salt; fresh lime juice (listed as optional but really gives a nice flavor)

Servings: persons

6 cups water
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut in 2 inch pieces
1 medium white Spanish onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup cider vinegar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped and mashed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
16 soft tortillas, lightly roasted
salsa
16 scallions, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
fresh lime juice (listed as optional but really gives a nice flavor)

1
Bring the water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat.
2
Add the pork, sliced Spanish onion, 3 tablespoons of the vinegar, and the salt.
3
Return to boil, reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
4
Remove the pork with a slotted spoon; cool slightly.
5
Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
6
Shred the pork with 2 forks and set aside.
7
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; add the oil and chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes.
8
Add the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
9
Add tomato sauce, mashed chipotles, cumin, remaining 1 tablespoons vinegar, shredded pork, and reserved cooking water; cook 1-2 minutes to heat thoroughly.
10
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
11
To serve, place about 1/4 cup of the pork mixture and one roasted scallion in a roasted tortilla.
12
Roasted Scallions: Preheat oven to 425*F.
13
Place the scallions on a baking sheet; drizzle evenly with the oil and toss gently to coat.
14
Arrange in a single layer and roast for 10 minutes; remove from oven and sprinkle with salt and lime juice.

650

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut in 2 inch pieces, 1 medium white Spanish onion, thinly sliced, ¼ cup cider vinegar, divided, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Pork Tacos With Roasted Scallions 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.

Chipotle Pork Tacos With Roasted Scallions

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