Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAlma Cocina DowntownCarnitas Tacos Recipe

Carnitas Tacos Recipe

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. 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. 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. 3

    Prepare Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with shredded pork, then top with chopped cilantro, crumbled chicharron, and a generous spoonful of salsa verde.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the tacos warm and enjoy!

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