Carnitas Tacos Recipe
Make Carnitas Tacos Recipe in just 9h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Taco Assembly
Method
Cooking the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Season the Pork
In a large bowl, combine salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and toss the pork chunks to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
- 3
Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker along with the garlic cloves, onion (quartered), orange juice, and lime juice. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 6
Prepare the Toppings
While the tortillas are warming, chop the fresh cilantro, slice the radishes, and cut the avocados in half, removing the pit and scooping the flesh out.
- 7
Build the Tacos
On each tortilla, layer a generous portion of the shredded pork, followed by chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, and avocado. Top with a dollop of sour cream and serve with lime wedges on the side.
