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Pork Carnitas Street Tacos

Deliciously tender and flavorful pork carnitas served in soft tortillas, topped with fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Carnitas
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder cut into large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 onion yellow onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Taco Assembly
  • 12 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup lime wedges
  • 1 cup salsa for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Pork
  1. Season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Place the pork in the slow cooker with onion, garlic, orange juice, and chicken broth.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
Shred and Crisp
  1. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the shredded pork, cooking until the edges are crispy.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Place a portion of the crispy carnitas on each warmed tortilla.
  2. Top with chopped cilantro, diced onion, and a squeeze of lime.
  3. Serve with salsa on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add avocado or pickled jalapeños as toppings.