Tacos De Carnitas (pork) Recipe
Three Open Face Tortillas Garnished with Lettuce and Tomatoes, served with Rice, Beans
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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, minced garlic, chopped onion, orange juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Cook
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 3
Shred the Pork
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
- 4
Prepare Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.
- 5
Assemble Tacos
Place a generous amount of carnitas on each tortilla and garnish with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
