Carnitas Sopes with Mole

Name: Carnitas Sopes with Mole
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: water; 1 jar Doña María® Mole; 1 kilo lard; 1 kilo pork tenderloin; 1/2 garlic heads; 4 allspice berries; 2 bay leaves; 2 cloves; 4 slices orange; 1/2 cups orange juice; salt; 10 sopes; pickled onion

Doña María

Learn how to make carnitas sopes with mole and enjoy their incredible flavor! Besides being a practical, filling, and delicious option for any time of the day, these carnitas sopes with mole are the perfect snack to give a unique flavor to your meals. Don’t miss out on trying them!

Did you know? Carnitas, a typical dish from Michoacán, are one of the most popular Mexican dishes, as the meat has a very special flavor. It can be enjoyed in tacos, sopes, huaraches, quesadillas, and more.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 09-09-2024

Preparation

35 mins

20 mins

Low

Heat Mole Doña María® in a pot over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring continuously until a lighter consistency is achieved. Then, gradually add water and continue stirring until incorporated. Let it boil until the mole reaches the desired consistency. Place the lard in a pressure cooker and add the pork loin, garlic, pepper, bay leaf, cloves, orange, orange juice, and salt. Cook for 30 minutes or until the meat is ready. Fry the sopes in a skillet with enough oil for 3 minutes on each side. Spread a sope with a little Mole Doña María®, add the carnitas and drizzle with a bit more Mole Doña María®. Decorate with pickled onions.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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