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Deconstructed Tamales
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is one of my favorite Publix Apron Recipes, I can't believe it, but Publix is only thing I miss about living in Florida. It is an easy, very delicious recipe and Miss Picky who is now a professional chef, actually likes this recipe.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sofrito sauce
17 ounces fully cooked pork roast au jus sauce
14 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes with garlic or 14 1/2 ounces onions, undrained
1 (11 1/4 ounce) box , frozen arepas
cooking spray
1/2 cup mexican blend cheese, shredded
1/2 lime
Directions:
1. If using frozen sofrito thaw under cool running water, if needed.
2. Remove pork roast from package.
3. Drain(reserve au jus for another use if desired) place pork roast in a large saucepan.
4. Stir in sofrito and tomatoes.
5. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
6. Stir to break up meat.
7. Cook and stir for 7-8 minutes or until throughly heated.
8. Meanwhile, preheat medium fry pan over medium heat, about 2-3 minutes.
9. Remove pan from heat and spray with cooking spray.
10. Add arepas and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until throughly heated.
11. Transfer arepas to serving platter.
12. Top with pork mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
13. Squeeze a little lime juice over the tamale mixture to add a touch of fresh flavor, if desired.
14. Serve.
15. Enjoy.
By RecipeOfHealth.com