Tacos De Carnitas Recipe
Three soft corn tortillas filled with our traditional tasty sautéed pork. Served with pico de gallo, tomatillo sauce, rice & beans.
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Ingredients
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Tacos De Carnitas
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a large pot, combine pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender and easily shreds.
- 2
- 3
Warm the Tortillas
In a skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
- 4
Assemble the Tacos
Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of the carnitas, then top with pico de gallo and drizzle with tomatillo sauce.
- 5
Serve
Serve the tacos with a side of cooked rice and beans.
