Tacos de Barbacoa de Puerco

Tacos de Barbacoa de Puerco are succulent, slow-cooked pork tacos infused with traditional Mexican spices and flavors, offering a delightful twist on a classic dish. Served on soft corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and onions, they are perfect for any casual meal or gathering.

Tacos de Barbacoa de Puerco
180 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork shoulder - 500 grams
  • Onion - 1 medium, quartered
  • Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
  • Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Oregano - 1 teaspoon
  • Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Bay leaves - 2
  • Water - 500 ml
  • Corn tortillas - 4
  • Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Radishes - 4, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Salsa verde - 100 grams (optional)

Steps

  1. Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
  2. In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat and sear the pork chunks until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the quartered onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, lime juice, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 2-2.5 hours until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
  5. Once cooked, remove the pork from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded pork to the pot and mix it with the cooking liquid, allowing it to soak up the flavors for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or on a griddle until pliable.
  8. Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the barbacoa on each tortilla, topping with fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, and salsa verde if desired.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Tacos de Barbacoa de Puerco!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
  • Contains healthy fats that can help in maintaining a balanced diet.

Tags

MexicanHalalBBQ