Best Mexican Pork Koftas Recipes
PORK CARNITAS RECIPE
Pork Carnitas are pieces of pork meat slow-cooked in copper cauldrons on an open fire. Here I will show you two different and easy ways to make your carnitas at home. The result is a juicy and tender pieces of meat with golden and crispy outer skin carnitas. Perfect for carnitas tacos or in a torta.
Provided by Mely MartÃnez
Categories Pork
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or Cast Iron Pot place the pork, lard, water, garlic, and salt. Cook covered on a medium heat to a boil. Reduce to simmer for about 45 minutes until pork is almost tender.
- Uncover and turn the heat to medium high to reduce the liquid.The meat will start frying in its own fat and lard at this point. Carefully brown the meat at medium low heat stirring frequently until pork is evenly browned. About 15 to 20 minutes. At this point do not over cook or you will get very dry meat.
- Serve with hot tortillas and green salsa.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz, Calories 277 kcal, Protein 28 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1261 mg
MEXICAN PORK
My first time making this dish was a hit with everyone in my family, both young and old. Serve with black beans, white rice or use as meat for tacos, enchiladas or tamales! -Amy Vazquez, Brandon, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h20m
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut roast in half; place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with enchilada sauce, green pepper, onion and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker., Stir in the cilantro, lime juice and lime zest; heat through. Serve with a slotted spoon on tortillas, if desired, with toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
10 BEST MEXICAN PORK RECIPE COLLECTION
Try these authentic Mexican pork recipes for dinners that are sure to please! From carnitas to burritos to tacos, everyone will love these dishes.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a Mexican pork dish in 30 minutes or less!
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KOFTA KABOBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, put the ground meat, flattened in the bowl, add all the ingredients. Knead for at least 5 minutes until all is well mixed. Let the kofta rest for 20 to 30 minutes in a cool place to marinate.
- Wet your hand with water. Take the kofta and make a big cigar. Put on a long skewer, in the center. Repeat skewering until done. Cook over a charcoal grill. Serve hot.
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