Pork Carnitas Tacos
These Pork Carnitas Tacos are a delicious and hearty option, featuring tender, flavorful pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection. Topped with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime, they make for a satisfying meal any day of the week. Enjoy the rich flavors wrapped in a warm tortilla!
Preparation Time:
120 min
Difficulty:
Novice
Ingredients:
- 500g of pork shoulder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- Slow Cooker
- Spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Tortilla Press
Instructions:
- Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- In a slow cooker, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker with the sautéed onion and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cover the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and shreddable.
- Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it in the juices.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or on a tortilla press.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of shredded pork on each tortilla, adding chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 550kcal
- Carbs: 60g
- Proteins: 40g
- Fats: 30g