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Pork Carnitas Tacos Recipe

Delicious and tender pork carnitas tacos perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Pork Shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 8 pieces Tortillas corn or flour
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 pieces Limes cut into wedges

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. 2. Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  3. 3. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned.
  4. 4. Add minced garlic, orange juice, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  5. 5. Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven. Cook for about 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  6. 6. Remove the pork from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  7. 7. Return the shredded pork to the pot and mix it with the juices.
  8. 8. Serve the pork carnitas on tortillas, topped with chopped cilantro, onion, and lime wedges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | 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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