Carnitas Tacos with Sauerkraut and Salsa
A twist on traditional carnitas tacos with the addition of tangy sauerkraut and a fresh homemade salsa.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound pork shoulderboneless
- ●2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 cup sauerkrautdrained and rinsed
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon cumindried
- ●1 teaspoon chili powderdried
- ●1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
- ●4 lime wedgesfor serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
In a large Dutch oven, heat the lard or oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the pork, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven and braise the pork until tender, about 2 hours.
- 7
After 1 hour, add the sauerkraut to the Dutch oven and stir to combine.
- 8
When the pork is tender, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 9
Shred the pork with two forks and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- 10
Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 11
Assemble the tacos by spooning the pork onto a tortilla and topping with a squeeze of lime juice, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a spoonful of sauerkraut.
- 12
Serve immediately and enjoy!