Tacos de Puerco al Chipotle

Tacos de Puerco al Chipotle are a delightful Mexican BBQ dish featuring tender, smoky pulled pork marinated in a spicy chipotle sauce, served in warm corn tortillas. This dairy-free recipe is perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Tacos de Puerco al Chipotle
120 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork shoulder - 500 grams
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 peppers
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Onion - 1 medium, diced
  • Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Oregano - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Apple cider vinegar - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
  • Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
  2. In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar to make a smooth marinade.
  3. Rub the marinade all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
  4. In a large oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the marinated pork shoulder to the pot and sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes.
  6. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  7. Remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred the pork using two forks.
  8. Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or directly over the flame for a few seconds on each side.
  9. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of pulled pork on each tortilla, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Carbs: 35 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg
  • Total Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
  • Contains chipotle peppers, which are rich in antioxidants and can boost metabolism.

Tags

MexicanDairy-FreeBBQ