Jul 14 2026
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Taco De Carnitas Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time8h
Serves4

Slow-cooked pork.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Taco Assembly

Method

Cooking the Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.

  2. 2

    Season the Pork

    In a large bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork chunks.

  3. 3

    Slow Cook

    Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Add the orange juice, lime juice, and bay leaves. 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 and shred it with two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat and bay leaves.

Taco Assembly

  1. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Tacos

    Place a generous portion of shredded carnitas on each tortilla. Top with fresh cilantro, diced red onion, and a spoonful of salsa.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

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