Jul 14 2026
Carnitas Tacos Recipe
Inspired by Alma Cocina Downtown
Time8h
Serves6
pork carnitas, onions, cilantro, chicharron, salsa verde
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Ingredients
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Carnitas Tacos Ingredients
Method
Carnitas Tacos Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a slow cooker, add the pork shoulder, orange juice, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 2
Shred the Pork
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
- 3
- 4
Serve
Serve the tacos warm and enjoy!

