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Pork Barbacoa Tacos

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by Akhtar Nawab

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Chef Akhtar's tacos are one of his specialties, and after one taste of these Tex Mex-style pork tacos, you'll understand why. The star of these tacos is the spicy braised pork, cooked in the style of barbacoa until it's pull-apart tender. Tuck the tender pork into soft corn tortillas and top with queso fresco, Mexican crema, and Chef's homemade salsa roja. A side of comforting red rice completes the dish.

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Nutritional facts

Protein

47g

Carbs

56g

Calories

820

Fat

44g

Ingredients

Dried Morita Chile, Adobo Spice, Canola and Olive Oil Blend, Corn Tortilla, Red Onion, Plum Tomato, Black Pepper, Cumin, Cilantro, Chili Powder, Garlic, Sweet Paprika, Onion, Jasmine Rice, Kosher Salt, Queso Fresco, Chicken Base, Tomatillo, Gumbo Powder, Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Ancho Powder, Cayenne Powder, Mexican Crema, Pork Shoulder

Reviews

4.4

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Erika Osbeck · 04/19/25

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About Akhtar Nawab

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Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York, Otra Vez in New Orleans, and Prather’s on the Alley in Washington, DC. He is also founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group which offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab’s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab’s debut cookbook will be available August 2020.

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