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Carnitas Tacos: Discover the Secret to Juicy Perfection!

Carnitas Tacos (Juicy and Tender Street Food Style)
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Carnitas Tacos are a delicious street food style dish featuring juicy and tender pork, perfect for any taco lover.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Chopped onions, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, onion, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  3. Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  4. Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until warm.
  5. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of carnitas on each tortilla.
  6. Top with fresh cilantro and chopped onions.
  7. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sear the pork in a hot skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as avocado or salsa.
  • These tacos can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.

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