Shredded Pork Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried oregano
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper , to taste
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 (3 lb) boneless pork shoulder , cut in half lengthwise
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes with juice
1 large chipotle chile in adobo, minced (about 4 tsp.)
1 cup water
16 corn tortillas, toasted
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)

Directions:

In a large (5 quart) heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook until the onion has softened, about 5 minute.
Stir in the tomato paste.
Add the pork, tomatoes (breaking them up) and their juices, the chipotle chili, and 1 cup of water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the meat is very tender, 2-2 1/2 hours.
Discard the bay leaves.
Using tongs, transfer the meat to a large bowl and shred with two forks.
Discard any large pieces of fat or gristle.
Return the shredded meat to the pan, and simmer until the sauce is thick, about 30-45 min more.
Season, if necessary, with salt and pepper.
Spoon pork and sauce into toasted tortillas. Top with a little of the crumbled queso fresco and cilantro, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.13 Kcal (1072 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.7g	13%
Cholesterol	45.03mg	15%
Sodium	205.2mg	9%
Potassium	440.39mg	9%
Total Carbs	26.04g	9%
Sugars	2.41g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.88g	16%
Protein	19.41g	39%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	147.3mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	137.37 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat	42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.67g	13%
Cholesterol	24.15mg	15%
Sodium	110.05mg	9%
Potassium	236.19mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.96g	9%
Sugars	1.29g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.08g	16%
Protein	10.41g	39%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	7%
Iron	0.9mg	9%
Calcium	79mg	15%

* 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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