Carnitas Tacos
A flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring slow-cooked pork carnitas, served in crunchy tacos with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- ●1 (2-pound) piece Pork shoulderYou can also use pork belly
- ●1/4 cup Lard or vegetable oilFor frying the carnitas
- ●1 medium OnionThinly sliced
- ●4 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●8-10 Dense tortillasFor tacos
- ●1 cup Mexican xtraSliced radishes, lime wedges, cilantro, and queso fresco for garnish
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 sliced onion and cook until it's translucent and starting to caramelize.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the pork shoulder and cook until it's browned on all sides.
- 6
Transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven and cook for 2 1/2 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 7
Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- 8
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of lard or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 9
Add the shredded pork to the skillet and cook until it's crispy and golden brown.
- 10
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 11
Assemble the tacos by spooning the carnitas onto a tortilla, followed by your desired toppings.