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Carnitas Tacos

Easy Carnitas Tacos Recipe Perfect for Your Next Taco Night

Enjoy easy, flavorful Carnitas Tacos that are perfect for any taco night.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pork and Seasoning
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup lime wedges
  • 1 cup salsa optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Forks
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Place the seasoned pork in a large pot with the quartered onion, minced garlic, orange juice, and chicken broth.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
  4. Cook for 4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Remove the pork from the pot and shred it with two forks.
  6. Serve the shredded pork in warmed corn tortillas with chopped cilantro, diced onion, lime wedges, and salsa if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize your tacos with toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or pickled vegetables.

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