Tacos De Carnitas Recipe
Make Tacos De Carnitas Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Tacos
Method
Preparing the Carnitas
- 1
Season the Pork
In a large bowl, season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and oregano. Make sure to rub the seasoning all over the meat.
- 2
Prepare the Cooking Liquid
In a slow cooker, combine the garlic cloves (peeled), onion (quartered), orange juice, lime juice, and bay leaf. Mix well.
- 3
Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker on top of the liquid mixture. 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 any excess fat.
- 5
Crisp the Pork (Optional)
For extra flavor, you can crisp the shredded pork in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until the edges are crispy.
Assembling the Tacos
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 7
- 8
Serve with Lime and Salsa
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side and salsa if desired. Enjoy your delicious tacos de carnitas!