Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoe's Grill & CantinaPork Carnita Tacos Recipe

Pork Carnita Tacos Recipe

Time8h
Serves6

Make Pork Carnita Tacos Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pork Carnitas

Taco Assembly

Method

Pork Carnitas Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a slow cooker, place the seasoned pork, minced garlic, quartered onion, bay leaves, orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred it using two forks, and discard any excess fat.

  5. 5

    Crisp the Pork

    Spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the edges are crispy.

Taco Assembly

  1. 6

    Warm the Tortillas

    Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet or grill until warm, about 30 seconds on each side.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Tacos

    Add a generous amount of shredded pork to each tortilla, then top with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and sliced avocado.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with lime wedges and salsa on the side for drizzling.

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