Recipe for CarnitasThis authentic recipe for carnitas is a delicious Mexican pork meal that will keep you coming back for more. Try the sopaipillas for dessert with some honey and imagine you are south of the border! These Mexican recipes come from E-Cookbooks Library. To see thousands more like these, visit their site by following the link below. Recipe for CarnitasIngredients:Guacamole 4 Poblano Chiles; roasted and peeled 1 Onion; Medium, Cut in halves 1 Pound Center Loin Roast; boneless and cut into 2 X 1/4-inch strips 1 Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped 2 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil 2 Teaspoons Tomato Paste 1 Teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, finely chopped Flour Or Corn Tortillas Dairy Sour Cream Directions: - Prepare Guacamole; set aside. - Cut chiles and onion halves lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips. Cook pork, chiles, onion and garlic in oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pork is no longer pink, about 12 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, salt and tomatoes; cook until hot. - Serve with tortillas, Guacamole and sour cream. THE E-COOKBOOKS LIBRARY - ALL YOU NEED TO COOK IT RIGHT! ======================================================== Discover our very special collection of over 100 cookbooks filled with world class recipes ... http://www.e-cookbooks.net/elibrary/ SopaipillasIngredients:4 Cups Flour 2 Teaspoons Sugar 1/4 Cup Shortening or lard 1 Tablespoon Baking powder 1-1/2 Teaspoons Salt 1 1/4 Cups Water or more if needed Directions: - Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water and mix until holds together. Knead 10-15 times until dough forms a smooth ball. Cover and let set for 20 minutes. - Divide dough into two parts. Roll dough to 1/8" thickness on lightly floured board. Cut into 3" squares or triangles. Do not allow to dry; cover those waiting to be fried. - When ready to fry, turn upside down so that surface on bottom while resting is on top when frying. Fry in 3" hot oil until golden brown, turning once. Add only a few at a time to maintain proper temperature. Drain on paper towels. If you enjoyed this recipe for carnitas... Click Here for more from our Home page!  |