Preparation
20 mins.
Tacos are such a versatile, delicious and family friendly meal. Try this recipe as is or substitute some ingredients to make it your own.
Preparation
20 mins.
Cooking
3 hrs.
Portions
8 portions
Ingredients
Ingredients (braised pork):
1 boneless roast pork
1 cup water
1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tbsp. lime juice
4 garlic cloves
1 tbsp. chili powder
Salt and pepper
Ingredients (Pico de gallo):
2 tomatoes diced
½ cup white onions chopped
Half jalapeno minced
15 cilantro leaves
Lime juice (1 lime)
1 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper
Ingredients (tacos):
1 cup sour cream
1 cup feta cheese crumbled
1 cup fresh lettuce
2 avocados
12 corn tortillas
Steps
Instructions (braised pork):
1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
2. Cut the pork roast in 4 pieces.
3. Place the pork and the rest of the ingredients in a baking dish. Bake in the oven for 3 hours or until the meat is tender.
Instructions (Pico de gallo and tacos):
1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Pico de gallo and store in the refrigerator.
2. Using a fork, pull the meat to get thin shreds.
3. Add the pork, lettuce, Pico de gallo, avocado cubes, sour cream, feta cheese and cilantro leaves on the tortillas. Serve immediately.