7 Jun

Pork Tacos – Spicy Watermelon Salsa & Goat Yogurt Baja Creme

Today I am providing recipes for Pork Tacos, perfect for any occasion this Summer. Makes 12 Tacos. Perfect to serve 4 guests.

Pork Tacos with Spicy Watermelon Salsa and Goat Yogurt Baja Creme
Serves 4
Charlie Abowd’s pork tacos with spicy watermelon salsa and goat yogurt baja creme
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506 calories
51 g
112 g
18 g
38 g
6 g
361 g
324 g
7 g
0 g
10 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
361g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
Calories from Fat 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g
28%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 112mg
37%
Sodium 324mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates 51g
17%
Dietary Fiber 6g
26%
Sugars 7g
Protein 38g
Vitamin A
18%
Vitamin C
39%
Calcium
23%
Iron
19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. FOR THE MEAT
  2. 1 pound chili-ground pork shoulder, preferably locally grown or FFA or 4-H sponsored
One hour before cooking, season with
  1. 1/4 teaspoon really good chili powder
  2. 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  3. 1/4 teaspoon Glorious Garlic Farm Everyday Seasoning (Available at Gather Restaurant, Carson City; Sierra Chef in Genoa; Butcher Boy Meats, Reno; The Flag Store, Sign & Banner, Sparks or on the web site at http://www.gloriousgarlicfarm.com .)
  4. 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  5. 12 corn tortillas
  6. 24 pieces of arugula for garnish
  7. FOR THE SALSA
  8. 1 cup cubed watermelon, cut in 1/2-inch squares
  9. 1 cob of fresh corn, uncooked, approximately 1/2 C.
  10. 2 tablespoons fine-chopped jalapeno, de-seeded
  11. 3/4 cup rough-chopped cilantro
  12. 1/4 cup cucumber, de-seeded and cut into 1/2-inch squares
  13. 6 large red radishes, thinly sliced
  14. 1/4 teaspoon local honey, available at Third & Curry St. Farmer’s Market or Dubois
  15. Juice of 2 ripe limes
  16. 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste (I prefer Maldon’s, available at Raley’s)
  17. Mix ingredients together gently and let sit.
  18. GOAT YOGURT BAJA SAUCE
  19. 1/2 cup plain goat yogurt
  20. 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  21. 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce, your preference (mine is Tapatio)
  22. Pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. When ready to cook pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Gently, carefully place pork in the pan slowly stirring. Let simmer over medium heat, until done.
  2. Of course, you need tortillas for this dish, and while some prefer flour, I prefer the taste and texture of corn for this recipe.
  3. I cook my tortillas directly on the stove burner, which can be done on both gas and electric ranges. That said, it is especially easy to burn your fingers on an electric range, so I suggest using tongs. Simply place tortilla over heat and cook until it puffs a bit, then flip and repeat; not even a minute per tortilla.
  4. As tortillas come off the range, place in a towel to keep warm. This will also allow them to steam and soften a bit.
  5. For service, place three tortillas on each plate, adding pork down the center. Place a spoonful of salsa over the meat and garnish each taco with two pieces of arugula. Folks can add the Baja Creme themselves, to taste.
Notes
  1. A beer of your choice will go well with these. I suggest visiting Shoe Tree Brewing Co., at 1496 Old Hot Springs Road, for their recommendation. I enjoyed a Revision Specialty IPA, which is a bit funky and skunky.
  2. Enjoy!
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calories
506
fat
18g
protein
38g
carbs
51g
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