Taqueria Pork Bowl

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:50:20 GMT

Step 1

In a small pot. combine rice. ¾ cup water (1½ cups water for 4 servings). and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender. 15-18 minutes.

Step 2

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve

Step 3

While rice cooks, drain corn, then pat very dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over high heat (if using a nonstick pan, heat without oil). Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and lightly charred in spots, 4-6 minutes.

Step 5

TIP: If corn begins to pop, cover pan.

Step 6

Turn off heat; transfer corn to a large

Step 7

bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe

Step 8

out pan.

Step 9

Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.

Step 10

Quarter lime. Mince jalapeño, removing

Step 11

ribs and seeds for less heat.

Step 12

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for corn over medium-high heat. Add pork*. Southwest Spice, half the chili powder (you'll use the rest in the next step), and a big pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until pork is browned, 3-5 minutes.

Step 13

Stir in stock concentrate and ¼ cup water (⅓ cup water for 4 servings). Bring to a simmer and cook until pork is saucy and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat. Simply cook through this step as instructed, swapping in beef* for pork. Before adding stock concentrate and water, drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 14

While the pork cook. Stir mayonnaise, Half the Monterey Jack (save the rest for serving) the remaining chili powder and the juice of half a lime.

Step 15

Combine and mix, season with salt and pepper

Step 16

Add another squeeze of lime and desired amount of Jalapeño

Step 17

Fluff rice with a fork; season with salt and pepper.

Step 18

Divide rice between bowls and top with pork, esquites, and remaining Monterey Jack. Dollop with sour cream. Pick cilantro leaves from stems: tear leaves into pieces and sprinkle over dish.

Step 19

For extra heat, sprinkle with any remaining jalapeño if desired. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

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