Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos (Carnitas)

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Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos (Carnitas) Recipe

These Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos, also known as Carnitas, are a tasty and simple meal to prepare. Slow-cooked until tender, the pork is crisped up in a skillet for added texture. For a complete meal, serve with warm tortillas, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• pork shoulder, 3 lbs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours, 20 minutes

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 300°F.
• In a large ovenproof pot, combine the pork, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt.
• Combine the orange juice, lime juice, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl.
• Cook for 3 hours in a preheated oven, or until the pork is very tender.
• Remove the pork from the oven and shred it with two forks.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook until the shredded pork is crispy and browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat.
• Serve the pork on tortillas with cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

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