Carnitas Tacos
A flavorful Mexican dish made by slow-cooking pork shoulder in its own lard, then crisping it up for a crispy taco.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds Pork shoulder
- ●1/4 cup Lard or vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1/4 cup Orange juicefor marinade
- ●2 tablespoons Lime juicefor marinade
- ●1 teaspoon Cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon Chili powderground
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●8-10 Tortillascorn or flour
- ●1 cup Sliced radishesfor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the pork shoulder with cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of lard over medium heat.
- 4
Sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the pork to the preheated oven and braise for 2 hours, or until tender.
- 6
Shred the pork with two forks and stir in orange and lime juice.
- 7
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 8
Add the shredded pork and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 10
Assemble the tacos by spooning the crispy pork onto a tortilla and topping with sliced radishes.