Tacos de cerdo dulce a cocción lenta

Ingredientes

• 2 pounds of pork tenderloin
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 a red onion (very thinly sliced)
• 1 jalapeno (very thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup water
• Warm corn tortillas
• Optional toppings: Avocado, feta or queso fresco cheese, hot sauce

Preparación

1. 1

   --- For the Pork: ---

2. 2

   On a large plate, combine the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork tenderloins.

3. 3

   Heat the oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the pork and brown on all sides, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the heat from the pan. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup of water to the hot, now-empty pan and scrape any browned bits to deglaze. Pour the liquid into the slow-cooker. Add the brown sugar, garlic, and hot sauce. Combine and cook on low for 4-6 hours. (Now is a good time to make the pickled onions so they can sit!)

5. 5

   Shred the meat before serving and mix with the sauce. Season it with more salt, hot sauce and sugar if needed. I almost always add a little more salt.

6. 6

   --- For the Pickled Onions: ---

7. 7

   Thinly slice the jalapeños and onions. Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Stir until dissolved.

8. 8

   Layer the onions and jalapeños in a jar. You can also simply place them in a bowl. Pour over the vinegar mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably a few hours.

9. 9

   --- For the Tacos: ---

10. 10

    Lightly cook some corn tortillas if desired. Do this by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 teaspoons of oil and once heated add 2-3 tortillas. Cook on each side for 1-2 minutes. Place the cooked tortillas on a paper-towel lined plate to drain.

11. 11

    Top with some of the pork, pickled onions, feta (or cheese of choice), avocado and hot sauce. Enjoy!