Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAlma Cocina DowntownLechoncito Tacos Recipe

Lechoncito Tacos Recipe

Time8h
Serves4

pork carnitas, onions, cilantro, chicharron, salsa verde

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Season the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper. Place it in a slow cooker with a quartered onion and cover with water. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender.

  2. 2

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Discard any excess fat and the onion.

  3. 3

    Crisp the Pork

    In a skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add the shredded pork and cook until the edges are crispy.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Tacos

    Warm the taco shells in a separate pan or microwave. Fill each taco shell with the crispy pork, chopped cilantro, and chicharrón. Drizzle with salsa verde.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Garnish with lime wedges and additional cilantro if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your Lechoncito Tacos!

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