Quick Costilla Tacos
Tender pork ribs braised in a chile-cumin sauce, shredded and served in warm tortillas with fresh lime and onion. Restaurant-quality tacos in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a heavy pot over medium-high. Work in batches and brown pork ribs 3–4 minutes per side without stirring. Transfer to a plate.
Step 2
Toast dried chiles in the same pot 30 seconds per side. Pour 3 cups water over them and add onion half and garlic.
Step 3
Simmer 5 minutes, then blend the mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve back into the pot.
Step 4
Stir in cumin. Return browned pork to the pot, season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until meat shreds easily, 25–30 minutes.
Step 5
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 6
Remove pork from braising liquid and shred with two forks, discarding fat and bone.
Step 7
Fill each warm tortilla with shredded pork. Top with sliced onion and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy 6-quart pot with lid
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- immersion blender or regular blender
- fine-mesh sieve
- wooden spoon
- two forks
- skillet (8-inch or larger)
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