Carnitas Tacos Recipe
Tender, slow-cooked carnitas topped with cilantro and onion. Served with rice and beans
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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Tacos
Sides
Method
Carnitas Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano. Set aside.
- 2
Cook the Pork
In a slow cooker, add the seasoned pork shoulder, garlic cloves, onion (quartered), orange juice, lime juice, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
- 3
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat and bay leaves.
Taco Assembly
- 4
Prepare Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 5
