Carnitas tacos

Source : For The Carnitas Heat Olive Oil In Large Pan Over Medium High Season Pork With Salt Cumin Oregano And Chili Powder And Sear All Sides In Pan Place S...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : May 16, 2026

Step:

  1. For the carnitas, heat olive oil in large pan over medium high. Season pork with salt, cumin, oregano and chili powder and sear all sides in pan.

  2. Place seared pork in slow cooker top with minced garlic and drizzle with more olive oil. Cook 6-8 hours.

  3. Once tender and falling apart shred with a fork and mix in the rest of the ingredients including paprika cumin and extra salt and chili powder as needed.

  4. At this point if you want to add some crisp to the carnitas you can stick on a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes.

  5. Assemble your tacos with desired toppings and enjoy!


Ingredients

  1. Pork loin
  2. Olive oil
  3. 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  4. 1 Tbsp orange juice OR apple cider vinegar
  5. Juice of one one lime
  6. Small can green chiles
  7. cumin
  8. paprika
  9. Salt
  10. Oregano
  11. Chili powder
  12. toppings
  13. Cilantro
  14. Avocado
  15. Salsa
  16. Pico
  17. Chopped red onion
  18. slices Lime
  19. Cojita cheese
  20. & taco sized tortillas

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