Esquites with Crispy Adobo Carnitas

Name: Esquites with Crispy Adobo Carnitas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Canadian,Mexican,South American,
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (175 ml) plus 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil, divided; 1 pound (500 g) pork shoulder, skin removed, cut into large chunks; 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic powder; 4 tsps (20 ml) Smoked paprika; 3/4 cup (175 ml) coconut vinegar; 2 cups (500 ml) water; 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce; 1 tsp (5 ml) black pepper coarse grind; 2 bay leaves; 12 medium ears corn-on-the-cob husks and silk strands removed; 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise; 2 tbsps (30 ml) sour cream; 2 tbsps (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro plus more to serve; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper ground cayenne; 1 cup (250 ml) large curd cottage cheese; Sriracha sauce (optional garnish)

When beloved Mexican and Filipino street foods join forces, you can expect nothing but greatness. Tender kernels of sweet corn, crispy flakes of meaty adobo pork, a creamy dressing, and fresh cilantro all load this recipe up with an explosion of memorable flavour. Enjoy by i... Read More Read Less

30 min

PREP TIME

1h 45 min

COOK TIME

INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS: 15