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Ingredients
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Taco Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the meat.
- 2
Cook the Pork
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- 3
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- 4
Crisp the Pork (Optional)
For crispy carnitas, place the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes until the edges are crispy.
- 5
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 7
Assemble Tacos
Layer the shredded pork onto the warm tortillas, and top with avocado, cilantro, onions, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
