CARNITAS recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Carnitas Recipe

Inspired by Ta Co.
Time8h
Serves6

Savory pork, verde salsa, onion, cilantro, and lime on a white corn tortilla

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Ingredients

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Carnitas Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

1

Prepare the Pork

In a slow cooker, combine pork shoulder, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix well.

2

Cook

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

3

Shred the Pork

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the cooker to soak up the juices.

4

Assemble the Tacos

Warm the white corn tortillas on a skillet. Place a generous portion of carnitas on each tortilla, then top with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a spoonful of verde salsa.

5

Serve

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.