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Carnitas Tacos with Charred Tomatillo
Charred tomatillo carnitas, done the Mexican way -- a real weeknight dinner without cutting corners on flavor.
1h 10mTotal time
25 minPrep
5Servings
EasyLevel
4.7Rating
Recipes / Mexican / Carnitas Tacos with Charred Tomatillo
Method
How to make it
- Pat the carnitas dry and season well with salt, pepper, and a little of the spice mix.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high and roast the carnitas until deeply colored.
- Add the aromatics with the jalapeno and poblano peppers; cook until fragrant and just tender.
- Build the charred tomatillo sauce in the pan and simmer until it clings to everything.
- Fold it back together, taste for salt, and finish with the fresh herbs.
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