Pork Carnitas Con Salsa Verde Plt Recipe
Make Pork Carnitas Con Salsa Verde Plt 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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Pork Carnitas
Salsa Verde
Assembly
Method
Pork Carnitas Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
- 2
Add Aromatics
Place the pork in a slow cooker. Add minced garlic, diced onion, bay leaves, orange juice, and chicken broth.
- 3
Cook the Pork
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Discard excess fat and bay leaves.
- 5
Crisp the Pork
Spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
Salsa Verde Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Tomatillos
Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under water until clean.
- 7
Assembly
- 8
Warm the Tortillas
Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet or directly over a flame until warm and pliable.
- 9
Assemble the Tacos
Place a generous amount of carnitas on each tortilla. Top with salsa verde, sliced avocado, and radishes.
- 10
Serve
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
