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Tacodeli's Chuletas Con Rajas Tacos

Zesty pork chop tacos bathed in a spicy Salsa de Arbol from the folks at Tacodeli, topped off with chopped yellow onion and poblano peppers.
Course Entrées

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless pork chops 3/4''
  • 1 tbsp ancho chile powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1 Poblano pepper
  • warm tortillas

Chely's Salsa de Arbol:

  • 10 Chiles de Arbol
  • 5 chiles Guajillo or New Mexican red chiles
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 5 Tomatoes (about 2 medium)
  • 1/4 yellow onion
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut poblano in half. Remove stem and seeds. Cut into 1/4" strips.
  • Julienne onion into 1/4" strips.
  • Mix the poblano and onion together.
  • Mix the chile powder, paprika, salt and pepper together.
  • Season each side of the chops with 1 tsp of the spice rub. (2 tsp total for each chop).
  • Make sure the rub is evenly distributed and pressed into the meat so it stays on during the cooking process.
  • Heat skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the oil and distribute evenly in pan.
  • Carefully add the pork chops.
  • Cook for 3 minutes per side until internal temperature has reached 150 or medium.
  • Remove the chops from the pan and place on serving plate.
  • Add the poblano and onions.

For Chely's Salsa de Arbol:

  • Remove stems from chiles. Cut the guajillos in half and remove the seeds.
  • Place in a small sauce pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Place chiles and water in blender jar.
  • Cut tomatoes in quarters.
  • Heat a skillet to its smoking point.
  • Add oil and distribute in pan.
  • Add the tomatoes cut side down. Add the garlic and onion.
  • Char vegetables on all sides. The more black you get, the more flavor.
  • It is best to char both of the cut sides of the tomatoes first, then the skin side.
  • Place charred vegetables in blender with the chiles.
  • Add salt. Blend for 30-45 seconds or until the salsa has a smooth consistency.
  • Taste and add more salt if necessary.

Notes

Recipe and Image courtesy of Tacodeli.
Keyword Chely's Salsa de Arbol, Chuletas Con Rajas Tacos, salsa, tacos
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