Coke Braised Pork Tacos
I tried yet another recipe from Casa Marcela Cookbook and this is another winner. The pork falls apart at the touch! Just shred it apart and place it on a taco bar with warm tortillas, and all the servings like green salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chopped onions, lime wedges, cilantro and sliced radishes.
Ingredients:
Serves 2 to 4
1 1/2 pounds fatty pork shoulder, cut into 4 pieces
1 tbsp. garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Coca-Cola
1/2 cup water
2 dried bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 spring fresh tarragon
warmed corn tortillas, for serving
1/2 cup chopped onion, for serving
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
1/4 cup thinly slice radishes, for serving
lime wedges, for serving
salsa verde, for serving
guacamole, for serving
Directions:
Season the pork heavily on both sides with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Transfer the seasoned pork to a heavy Dutch oven, making sure the pan is small, so the pork fits snugly, which will prevent the meat from drying out when it cooks. Add the Coca-Cola and water. Bring to a boil and decrease the heat to maintain a simmer. Add the bay leaves, thyme, and tarragon. Cover and simmer until the pork is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. The Coca Cola will caramelize and the liquid will evaporate when finished. Transfer the cooked pork to a cutting board, and using two forks, shred the meat into 2 inch long pieces. I shredded mine right in the Dutch oven...if I don't have to dirty more dishes, better!
Serve with the warmed corn tortillas, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, lime wedges, guacamole and salsa. And in our home, not much escapes the sour cream, so have some of that if your tummy so desires.
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If you're enjoying the recipes and pictures I'm sharing from Casa Marcela Cookbook...you have got to get it! I will never get around to making all recipes and sharing them. She has more than just Mexican food. It's a great combination of family recipes for everyone.
