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Carnitas Taco with slow-cooked pork, cilantro, and red onion

Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas Tacos are a beloved Mexican street food, traditionally prepared in the Michoacán region. 'Carnitas' translates to 'little pieces of meat,' perfectly describing this slow-cooked, then crisped-up pork. The dish's distinctive flavor comes from the unique combination of citrus and spices, which highlights the rich texture of the pork. Carnitas served in tortillas with cilantro, onion, and lime juice creates a perfect harmony of flavors, providing a truly authentic Mexican experience.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 3 hr
Total 3 hr 20 min
850 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 1 kg Pork Shoulder
⭕ 100 ml Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
⭕ 50 ml Lime Juice
⭕ 1 db White Onion
⭕ 5 cloves Garlic
⭕ 2 db Bay Leaves
⭕ 1 tsp Ground Cumin
⭕ 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
⭕ 1 tsp Dried Oregano
⭕ 1.5 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
⭕ 50 ml Olive Oil or Lard
⭕ 10 Small Corn Tortillas
⭕ 10 g Fresh Cilantro
⭕ 1 db Red Onion
⭕ 2 db Limes

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Cut the pork shoulder into large cubes and rub with salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano.

    2

    In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil or lard over medium-high heat. Sear the pork cubes on all sides until golden brown.

    3

    Add chopped white onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, orange juice, and lime juice. Pour in enough water to just cover the meat.

    4

    Cover and simmer over low heat for 2.5-3 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily shredded.

    5

    Once the pork is tender, remove it from the liquid and shred it with two forks. In a skillet or under a broiler, crisp up the shredded pork until caramelized and slightly crispy.

    6

    Lightly warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to keep them pliable.

    7

    Serve the carnitas on the warm tortillas, topped with chopped red onion and fresh cilantro. Offer lime wedges for squeezing fresh lime juice on top.