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Carnitas Street Tacos

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Tender slow-cooked pork wrapped in soft corn tortillas with fresh toppings, delivering a comforting flavor explosion.

Ingredients

  • Pork shoulder
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Orange juice
  • Lime juice
  • Cumin
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Corn tortillas
  • Cilantro
  • Diced onion
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, chopped onion, minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, and salt.
  2. Slow Cook the Pork: Cook on low for 480 minutes or until the pork is tender.
  3. Shred the Carnitas: Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  4. Warm the Tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet until they are soft and pliable.
  5. Assemble the Tacos: Assemble the tacos by adding the shredded carnitas, diced onion, and cilantro on top of the tortillas.
  6. Serve with Fresh Lime: Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for that zesty kick!

Notes

Always taste your carnitas before serving and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Broil for crispy edges if desired.

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