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Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas Tacos

These carnitas tacos are a crowd pleaser, featuring slow-cooked pork that is tender and flavorful. Perfect for weekend gatherings or special occasions.

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

135
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 wholeorange
  • 1 wholelime
  • 1 wholeonion
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 2 teaspoonscumin
  • to tastesalt

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season pork shoulder with salt, cumin, and minced garlic.

  2. 02

    Place in a slow cooker with halved onion, orange, and lime.

  3. 03

    Cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender, then shred.

  4. 04

    Serve in warm tortillas with cilantro and lime.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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