Carnitas Tacos with Green Onion Rajas
- 1 4-pound boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
- 3 cups (about) water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 4 red bell peppers, cut into1/4-inch-thick strips
- 4 poblano chilies, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
- 12 green onions, cut into matchstick-size strips
- 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 18 warm 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
- Lime wedges
- Place pork in heavy large pot.
- Add broth.
- Add enough water to cover pork by 1/2 inch.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Cover partially; simmer until meat is very tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Cool slightly.
- Shred meat.
- Season with salt.
- Cover; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
- Add bell peppers and poblanos; saute until tender, about 12 minutes.
- Add green onions; saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add cheese and cream.
- Simmer until cheese melts and liquid thickens.
- Stir in cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon some shredded meat onto half of each warm tortilla.
- Top with pepper mixture.
- Fold tortilla over filling.
- Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over.
pork, chicken broth, water, butter, garlic, red bell peppers, chilies, green onions, grated monterey, whipping cream, cilantro, flour, wedges
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/carnitas-tacos-with-green-onion-rajas-5414 (may not work)