These Tacos de Puerco con Salsa de Aguacate are a perfect fusion of savory, tender pork and creamy, zesty avocado salsa. The slow-cooked pork is packed with aromatic spices, while the fresh, vibrant salsa adds a refreshing twist that balances the richness of the meat.
Ingredients:
- For the Pork:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Avocado Salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Serving:
- Small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Red onion, diced
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
- Cook the Pork:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chunks and brown them on all sides.
- Once browned, add onion, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
- Make the Avocado Salsa:
- While the pork cooks, blend avocados, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and water until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet.
- Place some shredded pork on each tortilla, drizzle with avocado salsa, and top with fresh cilantro and diced red onion.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
