Chile-Braised Pork Shoulder Tacos Recipe

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Chile-Braised Pork Shoulder Tacos
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  1. Place chiles in a medium bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover, and set a small plate or bowl on chiles to keep submerged. Let soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain chiles, reserving 1 cup soaking liquid.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°. Place chiles, sugar, lime juice, and 1/4 cup reserved soaking liquid in a blender. Purée chile mixture, adding more soaking liquid as needed to form a smooth paste. Season pork shoulder generously with salt and spread paste over pork. DO AHEAD Can be rubbed 1-2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Let come to room temperature before continuing.
  3. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, coriander, cumin, and allspice. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add beer; bring to a boil. Add pork to pot; cover and transfer to oven.
  4. Braise pork, basting occasionally with pan juices, until very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing.
  5. Transfer pork to a large platter. Let cool slightly. Pour pan juice mixture over pork; cover and keep warm. (Alternatively, shred the pork with 2 forks and pour pan juice mixture over pork.).
  6. Meanwhile, working in batches, cook tortillas in a large heavy skillet over low heat until toasted, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a large sheet of foil; wrap to keep warm.
  7. Serve pork with tortillas, radishes, both salsas, pickled onions, and chopped cilantro, encouraging guests to fill and garnish tacos as desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 427.9 Kcal (1792 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.82g 17%
Cholesterol 102.04mg 34%
Sodium 128.58mg 5%
Potassium 837.81mg 18%
Total Carbs 38.94g 13%
Sugars 3.75g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5.36g 21%
Protein 44.06g 88%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 3mg 16%
Calcium 89.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.48 Kcal (643 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.88g 17%
Cholesterol 36.6mg 34%
Sodium 46.12mg 5%
Potassium 300.51mg 18%
Total Carbs 13.97g 13%
Sugars 1.34g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 21%
Protein 15.8g 88%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 25%
Iron 1.1mg 16%
Calcium 32.1mg 9%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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