Carnitas Tacos
A delicious Mexican dish featuring slow-cooked pork in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, served in crispy tacos.
Ingredients
- ●6 slices Streaky Baconcut into small pieces
- ●2 pounds Pork Shouldercut into large chunks
- ●1 cup Marinated Azucarado Onionsdrained and chopped
- ●8-10 Tacos
- ●2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- ●1/4 cup Cilantrochopped
- ●1 Tomatodiced
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1 teaspoon Chili Powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
- 3
Add the pork shoulder to the pot and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside with the bacon.
- 4
Add the marinated azucarado onions to the pot and cook until they start to caramelize.
- 5
Add the diced tomato, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Add the browned pork shoulder back to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise the pork for 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until it is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the crispy bacon and chopped cilantro.
- 9
Warm the tacos by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 10
Assemble the tacos by placing some of the carnitas onto a warmed taco and topping with your favorite toppings.
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!