Ingredients:
For the ancho chile marinade:
- 2-3 dried ancho chiles
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 /4 cup orange juice
- 1 /4 cup apple Cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the pork:
- 1.5 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt,
- cut into chunks
For the tacos:
- Corn tortillas
- Your favorite taco toppings, such as chopped onions, fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, crumbled queso fresco, and lime wedges
Instructions:
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the dried ancho chiles for a minute or two until they become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho chiles and place them in a bowl with hot water to soften for about 15 minutes.
- Drain the chiles and transfer them to a blender.
- Add garlic, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the blender.
- Blend until you get a smooth, thick marinade.
Marinate the pork:
- Place the pork chunks in a large zip-top bag or a bowl.
- Pour the ancho Chile marinade over the pork and toss to coat the meat thoroughly.
- Seal the bag or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to let the flavors infuse into the meat.
Cook the pork:
- Preheat your oven to 325’F (160’C).
- Transfer the marinated pork and the marinade to a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and roast in the oven for about 2 to 2.5 hours or until the pork becomes tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Assemble the tacos:
- Heat the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or microwave them until they're warm and pliable.
- Take the cooked pork out of the oven and shred it with two forks.
- Fill each tortilla with the shredded pork and add your desired toppings, such as chopped onions, fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, crumbled queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Serve and enjoy:
- Arrange the filled tacos on a serving platter and dig in! Ille smoky and spicy flavors of the ancho chile-marinated pork combined with the fresh toppings will create a delightful taco experience.