Carne Adovada Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp chili powder, california
2 tbsp chili powder, new mexican
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp salt , kosher, pluse more to taste
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp garlic powder
3 lbs pork butt, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 cups oil , vegetable
5 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
20 (6 inch) tortillas , white corn heated
diced onion , for serving
cilantro leaf, chopped coarsely
lime wedge, for serving

Directions:

Mix cumin, chile powder, cayenne, 1 T salt, pepper, and garllic powder in a 9 by 13inch baking dish. Toss the meat with the spice mixture to coat competely. Stir in the oil, cloves, and bay leaves. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the meat, covered, for 1 hour or until it is tender. Allow the meat to cool slighty, then remove it from the liquid with a slotted spoon and chop into bite-size pieces. Spoon off some of the oil floating on top of the cooking liquid, and reserve.
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-heat. Spoon a bit of the reserved oil onto the griddle, add some of the meat(mix up the leaner and fattier pieces so everyone gets some of both), season with salt, and cook, tossing, until hot and starting to crisp.
To serve, overlap 2 tortillas on each plate, top with 1/2 cup meat, some onions, and a sprinkle of chopped cilatro. Squeeze lime juice over all.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	606.87 Kcal (2541 kJ)
Calories from fat	483.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.73g	83%
Cholesterol	81.63mg	27%
Sodium	856.22mg	36%
Potassium	573.2mg	12%
Total Carbs	6.18g	2%
Sugars	0.36g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	7%
Protein	26.97g	54%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	48.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	316.16 Kcal (1324 kJ)
Calories from fat	251.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.99g	83%
Cholesterol	42.53mg	27%
Sodium	446.06mg	36%
Potassium	298.62mg	12%
Total Carbs	3.22g	2%
Sugars	0.19g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	7%
Protein	14.05g	54%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	1.5mg	16%
Calcium	25.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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