Carnitas Tacos Recipe
Tender, slow-cooked carnitas topped with cilantro and onion. Served with chips and salsa.
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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Taco Assembly
Method
Carnitas Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Season the Meat
In a large bowl, combine the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork pieces.
- 3
Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Add the garlic cloves (smashed), onion (quartered), orange (quartered), lime (juiced), bay leaves, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or 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. Discard the bay leaves and any large pieces of fat.
- 5
Crisp the Carnitas
Spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the edges are crispy.
Taco Assembly
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Serve the tacos with lime wedges, chips, and salsa on the side.
