Jordans Carnitas Dulce Tacos Recipe

Name: Jordans Carnitas Dulce Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 pounds Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs; 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt; 2 teaspoons Coarse Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 2 teaspoons Mexican Chili Powder; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 1 can 12 Oz. Pepsi (not Diet); 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke (optional); 1/2 whole Orange, Zest Only; 1 dash Cumin; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 2 Tablespoons Softened Butter; 18 whole Corn Tortillas; 1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 whole Head Of Cabbage Chopped; 1 whole Tomato, Chopped; Pico De Gallo, To Serve; Chopped Cilantro, To Serve (optional); 1 whole Lime, To Serve

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 pounds Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs
1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Mexican Chili Powder
1 whole Bay Leaf
1 can 12 Oz. Pepsi (not Diet)
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke (optional)
1/2 whole Orange, Zest Only
1 dash Cumin
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
2 Tablespoons Softened Butter
18 whole Corn Tortillas
1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 whole Head Of Cabbage Chopped
1 whole Tomato, Chopped
Pico De Gallo, To Serve
Chopped Cilantro, To Serve (optional)
1 whole Lime, To Serve

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In a large oven-proof pan with a tight fitting lid, add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and heat to medium high.
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Season pork with kosher salt and coarse black pepper.
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Coat generously all sides.
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Sear on all sides.
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Add brown sugar, shake chili powder generously over the browned pork, and add a bay leaf.
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Add 4 oz.
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of Pepsi, liquid smoke (if using) and the orange zest.
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Heat oven to 225 degrees.
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Set on the middle rack in the oven.
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Cook for 4-6 hours.
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Remove bay leaves.
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Shred or pull the pork.
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Add the remaining 8 oz.
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Pepsi.
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Add a dash of cumin and paprika to taste.
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Cook for 2 more hours.
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Brush a little butter on the corn tortillas (fresh is best!
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), add grated cheese and top with another tortilla brushed with butter.
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Cook on a hot griddle until lightly browned.
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(Let some of the cheese spill out so it toasts a little ...
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yum.)
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These mini quesadillas are the best thing by far to hold your taco together!
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Take cooked corn tortillas, add pork, top with chopped cabbage, chopped tomatoes, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
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I also add Tabasco Chipotle sauce.

1694

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 3 pounds Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs, 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt, 2 teaspoons Coarse Ground Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Jordans Carnitas Dulce Tacos 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.

Jordans Carnitas Dulce Tacos

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