Carnitas Tacos

Preparation:

1. Heat the tortillas on both sides on the flat top. Heat the pork on the flat top and get a good sear on both sides.

2. Place the tortilla on the plate and place 1 oz. of pulled pork,1/2 oz. cabbage blend, 1 tbs. of onions and jalapenos and 1 tbs. grated cheese on each side of the tortilla.

3. Drizzle the avocado tomatillo ranch on each of the tacos and lay a sprig of cilantro as a garnish on top.

4. Place the tacos together on a plate with the lime wedge on both sides.

Subrecipes:

Braised Pork Shoulder

Ingredients:
1. Water - gallon 1/2
2. Classic Gourmet Golden Italian vinaigrette - quart 1
3. Classic Gourmet Chicken base - Cup 1/4
4. Jalapeno, whole - each 4
5. Onions, yellow, chopped - each 3
6. Celery, chopped - Cups 4
7. Garlic, whole peeled cloves - each 10
8. Whole black pepper - Cup 1/4
9. Pork shoulder, bone in - lbs. 16
10. Carrots, chopped - Cup 4
11. Salt, kosher - tbs. 2

Instructions:
1. Place all the ingredients in a large braising pan and cover.

2. Place the pan in a 300F. degree oven and cook for 5-7 hours covered.

3. When the pork is completed the cooking process leave in the cooking liquid overnight to continue to absorb the flavors from the broth.

4. Once cooled down, start to pull the pork and remove any excess fat. 

Avocado Tomatillo Ranch

Ingredients:
1. Avocado, Fresh, crushed - Cup 1
2. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing - Cups 3
3. Lemon juice, fresh juice - Cup .25
4. Tomatillo salsa, fresh, prepared - Cups 2
5. Salt, kosher - tsp. 2
6. Cilantro, fresh, chopped - Cup 1
7. Jalapeno, fresh, seeded and chopped - each 3-4

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and incorporate well with an immersion blender until smooth.

2. Pour the completed dressing into a clean container and hold it in the refrigerator until needed.