Name: Alma Cocina Downtowns 3 Lechoncito Tacos Recipe
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups Pork shoulder; 1 medium Onion, diced; 0.5 cups Cilantro, chopped; 0.5 cups Chicharron, crushed; 0.5 cups Salsa verde; 6 pieces Corn tortillas; 1 to taste Lime wedges; 1 to taste Salt

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In a slow cooker, place the pork shoulder and season with salt. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds.

Prepare the Pork Carnitas

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the cooker to soak up the juices.

Shred the Pork

In a skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable.

Warm the Tortillas

Place a generous amount of shredded pork on each tortilla. Top with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and crushed chicharron. Drizzle with salsa verde.

Assemble the Tacos

Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Serve

Pork shoulder

Onion, diced

Cilantro, chopped

Chicharron, crushed

Salsa verde

Corn tortillas

Lime wedges

Salt

3 Lechoncito Tacos

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Make 3 Lechoncito Tacos Recipe in just 8h . pork carnitas, onions, cilantro, chicharron, salsa verde

3 Lechoncito Tacos Recipe

Ingredients

Taco Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

Prepare the Pork Carnitas

Shred the Pork

Warm the Tortillas

Assemble the Tacos

Serve

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