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Pork Tacos with toppings and herbs.
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Pork Tacos (Carnitas)

These pork tacos are made with slow-cooked pork braised in citrus and spices, then broiled to crispy perfection. This set-it-and-forget-it method makes the best street tacos!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Pork Tacos, Pork Tacos (Carnitas)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 232kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 4 lb pork shoulder cut into large chunks
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup water
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Instructions

  • Season the pork with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
    Pork and seasoning in a bowl.
  • Place the pork into a Dutch oven with the garlic, onion, orange juice, bay leaves, and water.
    Seasoned pork, with juice and onion, garlic and bay leaves in a pot.
  • Cover the pot and cook the meat at 300°F for 2.5–3 hours, or until it is fork-tender. Remove the pork and shred it.
    Shaved pork on a baking sheet.
  • Spread the pork onto a baking sheet and spoon some of the cooking liquid/fat on top.
    Shaved pork, herbs and lime.
  • Broil the pork on low for 15–25 minutes, tossing once or twice, until the edges are crispy. Pile it onto a tortilla with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
    Pork Tacos with herbs and toppings.

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Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1853mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg