Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos with Jicama-Mango Salsa

Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos with Jicama-Mango Salsa
240 min.
15
301kcal

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Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos with Jicama-Mango Salsa

Embark on a culinary adventure with these mouth-watering Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos, infused with the vibrant flavors of a dairy-free Jicama-Mango Salsa. Perfect for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, this main dish is designed to impress 15 hungry individuals with its rich taste and aromatic spices.

Prepared with a focus on natural, dairy-free ingredients, this recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence. Each serving, clocking in at a moderate 301 calories, ensures you can enjoy the feast without compromising on your dietary preferences.

The star of the show, the boneless wild boar shoulder, is transformed into tender, flavorful carnitas through a meticulous cooking process that takes about 4 hours, or 240 minutes, from start to savory finish. The effort is well worth it when you taste the succulent, melt-in-your-mouth results.

Accompanied by a refreshing medley of jicama and mango, this dish strikes a delightful balance between the richness of the meat and the crisp, tropical freshness of the salsa. Served in corn or flour tortillas, it's a meal that celebrates the essence of simplicity and the depth of authentic flavors.

Garnished with lime wedges and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, these Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos are not just a meal; they're an experience. So, roll up your sleeves, fire up your kitchen, and get ready to dive into a world where every bite tells the story of a perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

Ingredients

  • medium bay leaves 
  • tablespoons coriander seeds 
  • 15 servings flour tortilla 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  • medium garlic clove peeled smashed
  • cups jicama 
  • 15 servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lime freshly squeezed (from 2 medium limes)
  • 15 servings lime wedges 
  • cups mangos (from 2 medium mangoes)
  •  marjoram fresh
  •  serrano chiles stemmed finely chopped
  • pounds boar shoulder wild boneless cut into 2-inch cubes (do not trim the fat)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • cheesecloth
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Place the marjoram, garlic, coriander, and bay leaves in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie it tightly with butcher’s twine.
  2. Place all of the measured ingredients in a medium bowl, season with salt, and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.For serving:When the meat is ready, remove and discard the herb bundle and onion quarters. Increase the heat to medium high and cook until the remaining water has evaporated and just the rendered fat is coating the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to low and let the meat fry in the fat, turning occasionally, until browned all over and starting to fall apart, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove and discard any large pieces of unrendered fat.
  4. Serve the carnitas in the tortillas, topped with the salsa, with the lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories301kcal
Protein48.26%
Fat23.46%
Carbs28.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.12
Glycemic Load
6.43
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.223912912866%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.38mg
Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.7mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.72mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:301.01kcal
15.05%
Fat:7.67g
11.79%
Saturated Fat:2.41g
15.04%
Carbohydrates:20.79g
6.93%
Net Carbohydrates:18.15g
6.6%
Sugar:4.55g
5.06%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:416.29mg
18.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.48g
70.96%
Vitamin B1:0.76mg
50.37%
Vitamin B3:7.6mg
38.01%
Selenium:22.09µg
31.56%
Phosphorus:254.86mg
25.49%
Vitamin C:13.98mg
16.95%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.83%
Fiber:2.64g
10.55%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.32%
Folate:40.91µg
10.23%
Vitamin K:8.99µg
8.56%
Iron:1.4mg
7.77%
Calcium:74.56mg
7.46%
Vitamin A:285.57IU
5.71%
Copper:0.08mg
3.84%
Magnesium:14.01mg
3.5%
Potassium:122.26mg
3.49%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.49%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
1.98%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.73%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.31%
Source:Chow