Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce Recipe
Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce utilizes slow cooking to blend flavors perfectly in traditional preparations with authentic sauce combinations and proper technique. This traditional recipe showcases genuine carnitas preparation while incorporating fresh cilantro tomatillo sauce for bright, authentic flavor enhancement. The slow cooking ensures optimal tenderness.
Slow cooking blends the flavors in this pork carnitas sauce.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
4
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
1 pound pork shoulder
2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
¼ cup chopped onions
½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Chili Powder
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Chipotle Chile Powder
2 tomatillos, finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
4 corn tortillas
Directions
Cut pork into 1-inch cubes; season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add pork, onions, garlic powder, chili powder, and chipotle chile powder; sauté until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add enough water to barely cover pork; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes.
Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes, and cilantro in a small bowl.
Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo salsa.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 262 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 18g | Protein |
Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 262 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 87mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 18g | 37% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 39mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 419mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
