Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless pork butt, cut into 3-inch chunks
- 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 small can tomato puree
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 orange, halved and juiced
- 1 lime, halved and juiced
- 1 package corn tortillas, warmed
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Sour cream, for garnish
- Zesty Slaw, recipe follows
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Mix the oregano, chipotle powder, cumin, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
Season the cubed pork chunks with the spice mixture and put into a large Dutch oven. Add the onion, garlic, chicken stock, the tomato puree, honey, orange and lime juice, and the juiced orange and lime halves. Stir together with a wooden spoon. Put the pot on medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Transfer to the oven and cook, covered, until the pork is tender and easily shreds, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Remove the meat from the Dutch oven to a cutting board. Set the Dutch oven over medium heat and reduce the liquid until it becomes slightly syrupy, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the meat and add to a bowl. Drizzle the reduced cooking liquid into the pork and toss. Serve with tortillas, cilantro, sour cream and Zesty Slaw.
Zesty Slaw:
- 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 head napa cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 4 tablespoons freshly sliced green onions
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Whisk the rice wine vinegar, lime juice, canola oil, and sugar together in a small bowl.
Add the cabbage, cilantro, green onions, and carrot to a large serving bowl and combine. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.



















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By mizblaqueness
Stockton, CA
on November 13, 2011
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I have made these tacos a couple of times. The first time i did everything as it was. The other times i reduced the fruits just like the other reviews. I used the regualer chili powder, couldnt find the other. I am not very big on tomato flavor so i put more broth less puree. However i would have to say the Neelys are wonderful. They may not always use things i like but they stir you in the right direction. I adore this couple. They are a big influence on my cooking style
By TCR0511
Stuart, 48
on October 04, 2011
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My family loves this recipe, even my picky 12-year old. We serve it wrapped in two corn tortillas with fresh cilantro, diced raw onion, homemade salsa and lime wedges. It also makes an excellent tamale filling. Thank you Pat and Gina!
By K8hetman
Lower Hudson Valley
on September 10, 2011
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I used pork tenderloin instead since that was what was in the freezer, and put everything in my slow cooker. Cooked for four hours on low -- amazing and the house smelled great!
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