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Pork Carnitas Tacos Recipe

Delicious and easy pork carnitas tacos that are perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 8 tortillas
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup salsa

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. 2. Season the pork chunks with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  3. 3. In a Dutch oven, combine the seasoned pork, orange juice, garlic, and onion.
  4. 4. Cover and cook in the oven for about 3 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  5. 5. Remove the pork from the oven and shred the meat using two forks.
  6. 6. Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until warm and slightly charred.
  7. 7. Assemble the tacos by placing shredded pork on each tortilla, then topping with cilantro and salsa.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Carnitas, Pork, Tacos
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