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Tacos Carnitas

Tacos Carnitas

Delicious and tender Tacos Carnitas featuring slow-cooked pork, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 12 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 12 corn tortillas for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add cumin, orange juice, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker or Dutch oven with enough water to cover the meat halfway. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until fork-tender.
  5. Shred the pork with two forks and spread it on a baking sheet. Broil for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
  6. Warm tortillas in a skillet before filling them with the carnitas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 16gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize with toppings like avocado, radishes, or fresh cilantro for extra flavor.

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