Tacos de Puerco con Salsa Verde

Tacos de Puerco con Salsa Verde are a delightful Mexican midnight snack featuring tender, seasoned pork nestled in warm corn tortillas, topped with a vibrant green salsa. This dish combines rich flavors and textures, making it a satisfying and protein-packed meal perfect for late-night cravings.

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Tomatillos - 200 grams, husked and quartered
• Jalapeño - 1, stemmed and chopped
• Onion - 1/2, chopped
• Water - 240 ml

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add the pork shoulder to the pot and brown it on all sides.
3. Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the pork. Stir to coat the meat evenly.
4. Pour in 240 ml of water, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes until the pork is tender.
5. While the pork is cooking, prepare the salsa verde. In a separate pot, add tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
6. Drain the tomatillo mixture and transfer it to a blender. Blend until smooth, then adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Once the pork is cooked, shred it using two forks and set aside.
8. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
9. To assemble, place a portion of the shredded pork on each tortilla, top with salsa verde, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
10. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.24 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can benefit heart health.

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