Barbacoa Tacos

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. pork shoulder, cubed
• 2 ½ Tbsp. Chef Merito® Steak & Meat Seasoning
• 4 tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 12 oz. chipotle in adobo sauce
• 1 white onion, chopped
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. Mexican oregano
• ¼ tsp. ground cloves
• 2 oranges, sliced
• 3 bay leaves
• ½ Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. Chef Merito® Black Pepper
• 1 Tbsp. sugar

Garnish

• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup white onion, chopped
• 1 cup green or red salsa
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Boil the tomatoes, onions, and two garlic cloves for 15 minutes. Remove from pot and blend. Set the mixture aside.
2. In a deep pot, place the pork, and add the blended mixture along with the meat seasoning, 2 chopped garlic cloves, chopped onion, chipotle, vinegar, oregano, cloves, bay leaves, salt, pepper, sugar, and enough water to submerge the pork.
3. Bring to a simmer and cover for 3 to 4 hours, stirring often to prevent sticking. Add salt and pepper to taste as it cooks.
4. Spoon the meat onto warm tortillas and top with your favorite salsa, cilantro, and chopped onions.