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Tinga Poblana

A spicy and smoky meat filling perfect for tacos, tortas, and tostadas.

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Mexican
medium
1h 30m
6
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1h 20m
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Ethan Chlebowski
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Ingredients
  • 1 kg Pork shoulderor any pork cut with fat
  • 10 g Salt1% of meat weight
  • WaterEnough to cover pork
  • 4 Roma tomatoes
  • 2 Garlic clovesPeeled
  • 1/3 can Chipotles in adoboSignature ingredient
  • Mexican oreganoSprinkle
  • 1/4 OnionSliced into thin strips
  • 1 spoonful Sour cream(optional)To mellow chipotle
  • 1 Bay leaf(optional)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Chop pork shoulder into pieces and add to a pot with salt and enough water to cover.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until pork is tender, about 45 to 60 minutes.

    1h 0m

  3. 3

    Reserve some rendered fat and broth. Shred the pork.

    10 min

  4. 4

    Blend tomatoes, garlic, chipotles, oregano, salt, and reserved broth to make the sauce.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Fry onions in reserved pork fat until translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Add tinga sauce to onions and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Add sour cream to sauce, then add shredded pork and bay leaf. Simmer for another 8 minutes.

    8 min

Equipment Needed
cast iron pot
blender
knife
cutting board
spoon

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