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Milk DINNER Milk-Braised Pork Tacos

Braising pork in Ontario milk with spices and aromatics yields a divine taco filling enhanced with a vibrant pineapple salsa and creamy, salty feta cheese.

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PREP35 min
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Cooking2 h 45 min
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Ready in3 h 20 min
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step
    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season pork with 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt and pepper, then sear in pan for 8 to 12 minutes or until browned all over.
  2. Step
    Add milk, shallots, garlic, chili peppers, orange peel and oregano to pan; bring to a simmer. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook, basting occasionally, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until pork is very tender.
  3. Step
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine pineapple, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice and remaining salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Step
    Transfer cooked pork to cutting board and shred meat with two forks. Transfer to serving platter and drizzle with some of cooking liquid to moisten.
  5. Step
    Serve pork in tortillas garnished with salsa and feta.

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COOK’S TIP

If desired, spread shredded pork on rimmed baking sheet and broil for a few minutes to make it extra-crispy.

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