Jul 13 2026
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Pork Carnitas Tacos Recipe

Time9h
Serves6

Crispy Pork Carnitas Red Cabbage Slaw

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Ingredients

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Pork Carnitas

Red Cabbage Slaw

Taco Assembly

Method

Pork Carnitas Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks. Place the pork in a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix together orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Pour this mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Add the water to the slow cooker, cover it, and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

  4. 4

    Crisp the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until the edges are crispy.

Red Cabbage Slaw Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Finely slice the red cabbage and grate the carrot. Chop the cilantro.

  2. 6

    Make the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, grated carrot, and chopped cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the slaw and toss to combine.

Taco Assembly

  1. 7

    Warm the Tortillas

    Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds per side.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Tacos

    Place a generous amount of crispy pork onto each tortilla. Top with red cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Pork Carnitas Tacos!

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