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Braised Pork Tacos

Braised Pork Tacos

Ingredients

1tbsp.  canola oil 
1small onion, chopped 
5cloves garlic, minced 
2lb.  pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces 
1tsp.  chili powder, or more to taste 
1tsp.  salt 
1tsp.  anise seeds or star anise 
1tsp.  cumin seeds 
1tsp.  dried oregano 
1/2tsp.  ground cinnamon 

Directions

Heat oil in heavy 3-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion and sauté until wilted. Add garlic, pork, chili powder and salt; stir well. Add 1 cup warm water; bring to boiling and reduce heat to low.
Meanwhile, in small sauté pan over medium heat, heat spices until fragrant. Grind in spice mill or dry blender container to make into powder.
Sprinkle spice powder over pork mixture; stir well. Cook over low heat, loosely covered, until pork is fork tender, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Increase heat to medium-high; continue cooking and stirring until remaining liquid evaporates and pork cubes are brown.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 Fiber 1g
Calories From Fat Sugars
Total Fat 29g Protein 48g
Saturated Fat 9g Carbohydrates 4g
Cholesterol 146mg Potassium
Sodium 697mg Sodium Extra
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Serves: 4
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
2 hours
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