Pork Carnitas

MexicanPorkIntermediate25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb boneless center pork loin, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
  • 4 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion, cut into strips
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 0.3 tsp salt
  • 0.5 lb plum tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas for serving
  • 0.5 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup guacamole for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook pork strips, chile strips, onion strips and garlic in oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pork is no longer pink, about 12 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, salt and chopped tomatoes. Cook until everything is hot and well combined, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Serve with warm tortillas, guacamole and sour cream.