Chipotle Pork Street Tacos with Queso Fresco Guacamole

I’ve been experimenting with my new enameled Dutch oven.  I know I’m a little slow to the show when it comes to owning one of these durable pieces of kitchen equipment.  I love it!  I can start the cooking stove top, then cover it and put it in the oven for a couple of hours.  This super flavorful pork taco recipe bakes up beautifully in the Dutch oven and comes just in time for the big Super Bowl first of February.  I watch the game with some interest, but honestly I don’t always remember who wins from year to year.  It’s more about time with family, watching fun football AND commercials and enjoying delicious food like this awesome recipe.

Start with lean pork tenderloin (or I’ve also used pork shoulder or butt with good results, although both are fattier cuts than the tenderloin.)  Rub the chipotle seasoning all over the pork and brown it in the Dutch oven for a few minutes, turning to brown all sides.  Remove the pork from the Dutch oven for a minute while you cook the onions and garlic.  Then place the pork back into the Dutch oven and cover with pomegranate (or you can substitute cranberry juice which is less expensive), lime juice and chicken broth.  Bring that to a simmer then add the rosemary.  Cover and bake at 350 degrees for a an hour and a half.  Then remove the lid and cook another half hour or until the liquid is reduced by half and the pork can be separated with a fork.  Then shred the pork with a fork and let it soak up all that delicious liquid.

To make the guacamole I use two big diced avocados and mix with queso fresco (Mexican cheese that is salty and crumbly), chopped plum tomatoes, diced shallots (which give a hint of garlic), lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper as needed.  So, so good.  You may be tempted to just sit with a spoon and eat the whole bowl, but don’t do this.  Save some for topping your delicious pork you’ve been waiting to eat.

Street tacos set themselves apart from other tacos by their simplicity.  Assembly is simply meat and guacamole or meat and pickled onions.  No long list of other toppings like sour cream, salsa, cheese, lettuce etc.  Admittedly this guacamole packs a lot of those things in all together, but overall this assembly makes quick work of dinner when needed in a hurry or for your Super Bowl guests who don’t want to miss a single play OR commercial.

Here’s to a tasty meal for your family and friends to enjoy any time.  And if you choose to make these for your Super Bowl get together, here is my football wish:  May your taste buds be filled with these fabulous flavors and may your favorite team win . . .

One Year Ago: Sesame Chicken and Broccoli                                                                                    Two Years Ago:  Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Bean Quesadillas

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