Carnitas Tacos
Slow-cooked pork tacos with a crispy texture, served with fresh cilantro and spicy salsa.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs pork shoulder
- ●2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
- ●1 oniondiced
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 packet tacos seasoning
- ●8-10 tortillas
- ●1/4 cup cilantrochopped
- ●1 lime
- ●to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of lard or vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- 4
Add pork shoulder and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add tacos seasoning and 1 cup of water to the pot, cover and bring to a boil.
- 6
Transfer the pot to the oven and braise the pork for 2.5 hours, or until tender and easily shredded.
- 7
Shred the pork with two forks and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 9
Assemble tacos by spooning shredded pork onto a tortilla, topping with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and serving with your desired toppings.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!