Slovakian-Style Braised Pork Tacos
A twist on traditional Mexican tacos, featuring slow-cooked Slovakian-style braised pork, served with warm flour tortillas and crispy dumplings.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds pork shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon paprika
- ●1 package dumpling mix
- ●6-8 flour tortillas
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the pork pieces on all sides, then remove from pot and set aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the caraway seeds, flour, chicken broth, tomato paste, cumin, and paprika.
- 6
Stir to combine, then return the pork to the pot.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Braise the pork for 2 1/2 hours, or until tender.
- 9
While the pork is cooking, prepare the dumplings according to the package instructions.
- 10
When the pork is done, remove from the oven and stir in the cooked dumplings.
- 11
Warm the flour tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 12
Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the pork and dumplings onto a tortilla, followed by any desired toppings.