Carnitas Tacos with Chipotle Cream Recipe - (4.4/5)

Ingredients

• For the quick pickled onions and jalapenos:
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeno, sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• For the chipotle cream:
• 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• For the carnitas:
• 1 (4-5 lb) lean boneless pork roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 3" chunks
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 12 oz beer
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chipotle in adobo, from can, chopped, plus 1 teaspoon sauce
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• For the tacos:
• 12-16 corn tortillas, toasted
• Cotija cheese, for topping
• Cilantro, for topping