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Zesty Lime Pork Carnitas

Zesty Lime Pork Carnitas

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(15)
  • 10 Serves
  • 4 hours

The flavors of pork, onion, cumin, cilantro and freshly squeezed lime are romanced by the vibrant blend of spices, subtle kick of heat and garlicky twang of TABASCO® Brand Salsa Picante. The result is a masterful Mexican flavor experience in every bite.

Recipe is supplied by Tobasco

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Ingredients

3kg Pork Shoulder, Leg or Loin Chops (bone removed) , Shredded.
100ml Vegetable Oil
300ml Chicken Stock
1 Onion, Diced
10g Ground Cumin
150ml TABASCO® Brand Salsa Picante
2 Limes, Halved
1 Bunch fresh Cilantro, Chopped
10 Tortillas
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Guacamole
Tomato Salsa
Salt
Black Pepper
*Serving size calculator is approximate, feel free to adjust by adding a pinch here and there as needed

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large oven pan
  2. Add the pork and season with salt and pepper
  3. Cook until all sides are brown
  4. Add the remaining ingredients squeezing the juice from the limes
  5. Cook for four hours on a low heat around 350*
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes
  7. Serve with warm tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole and tomato salsa.

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