Pork tacos

PORK TACOS

Portions : 4 - Preparation : 15 minutes - Cooking time : 5 hours

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg (3 lb) Québec pork shoulder
  • 1.5 l (6 cups) vegetable broth
  • 4 onions, chopped
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp.) maple syrup
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp.) tomato paste
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp.) Tex-Mex spice blend
  • salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

  • 8 to 12 wheat or corn tortillas
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) red onion, chopped
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) sour cream
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 160°C (325°F).
  2. Place pork, broth, onions, maple syrup, tomato paste and Tex-Mex spices in a roasting pan, casserole or ovenproof dish, cover and bake for 5 hours.
  3. Remove the meat from the oven and add a little cooking liquid to keep it juicy. Check seasoning.
  4. Garnish each tortilla with the shredded meat and toppings of your choice.

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