Lechoncito Tacos Recipe
pork carnitas, onions, cilantro, chicharron, salsa verde
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 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
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
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
- 5
Serve
Garnish with lime wedges and additional cilantro if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your Lechoncito Tacos!

