CHIPOTLE PORK TACOS
CHIPOTLE PORK TACOS
CHIPOTLE PORK TACOS

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large red onion
  • finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot
  • finely chopped
  • ½ red pepper
  • finely chopped
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ cinnamon stick
  • 25g/1oz light brown sugar
  • 500g/1lb 2oz pork mince
  • 1 large bunch fresh coriander
  • roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 green chilli
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 3 tbsp chipotle paste
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 large unwaxed lemon
  • finely grated zest and juice
  • 500ml/18fl oz passata
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 50g/1¾oz manchego
  • grated
  • to serve
  • vegetable oil
  • for frying
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 4 spring onions
  • roughly chopped
  • 1 green chilli
  • roughly chopped
  • 1 Granny Smith apple
  • peeled
  • cored and finely chopped
  • 2 avocados
  • skin and stone removed
  • roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • juice only
  • small bunch fresh coriander
  • roughly chopped
Directions
  • Put the butter in a large saucepan placed over a low heat. Add the onion
  • carrot
  • red pepper
  • bay
  • cumin
  • cinnamon and sugar and cook for 10 minutes. Increase the heat
  • add the pork mince and cook until browned
  • breaking up any large pieces with a woodon spoon.
  • Meanwhile
  • put half the coriander
  • the garlic
  • green chilli
  • smoked paprika
  • allspice
  • chipotle paste
  • vinegar and lemon zest in a food processor. Blend
  • while slowly pouring in just enough water to create a paste.
  • Add the paste to the pork and stir in the passata. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by at least half. Season with salt and pepper and add the lemon juice and remaining coriander.
  • To make the salsa
  • combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • When ready to serve
  • heat a little oil in a frying pan placed over a medium heat. Fry the tortillas for 30 seconds on each siden until golden and crisp.
  • Divide the crispy tortillas between four plates and top with the pork
  • manchego and salsa. Serve immediately.