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Crispy Pork Knuckle Tacos
A fusion of warm, Uruguayan flavors with a Mexican twist, wrapped in a crispy tortilla.
⏱60 min🍽4-6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds Pork knuckle
- ●8-10 Warm flour tortillas
- ●1/2 cup Uruguayan chimichurri saucesee note
- ●1/4 cup Cilantro
- ●2 tablespoons Lime juice
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season pork knuckle with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Sear pork knuckle in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Transfer pork knuckle to the oven and roast until tender and crispy, about 30-40 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 6
Once pork knuckle is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- 7
Assemble tacos by placing sliced pork knuckle onto a warmed tortilla, then topping with uruguayan chimichurri sauce, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!