Best Recipe for Carnitas Tacos with Green Onion Rajas
Ingredients
- 1 4-pound boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
- 3 cups (about) water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 4 red bell peppers, cut into1/4-inch-thick strips
- 4 poblano chilies, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
- 12 green onions, cut into matchstick-size strips
- 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 18 warm 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Place pork in heavy large pot. Add broth. Add enough water to cover pork by 1/2 inch. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover partially; simmer until meat is very tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Shred meat. Season with salt. Cover; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add bell peppers and poblanos; sauté until tender, about 12 minutes. Add green onions; sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add cheese and cream. Simmer until cheese melts and liquid thickens. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon some shredded meat onto half of each warm tortilla. Top with pepper mixture. Fold tortilla over filling. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over.
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