Mexican Pork Carnitas Recipe
Citrus Marinated Slow Roasted Pork, Jalapeño Cabbage Slaw, Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream & Fresh Cilantro in Blue Corn/Flour Tortillas w/Lime Wedges
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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a large bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Add the pork shoulder and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
- 3
Make the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, minced jalapeño, grated carrot, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- 4
Prepare the Sour Cream
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Stir until well combined.
- 5
Assemble Tacos
Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks. Serve the shredded pork in tortillas topped with jalapeño slaw and cilantro-lime sour cream. Serve with lime wedges on the side.