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Pork Carnitas Tacos

Pork carnitas tacos are mouthwatering, juicy, and insanely delicious! They will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters and everyone will keep coming back for more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: pork carnitas, pork carnitas tacos, Pork Carnitas Tacos Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion quartered

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub the outside of the 4 pounds pork shoulder roast with the seasoning thoroughly.
  • In the slow cooker, combine ¾ cup orange juice, ¼ cup lime juice, 4 cloves garlic minced, and 1 small onion quartered. Place pork on the top. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  • Remove roast from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker and heat for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a baking sheet. Broil in the oven for 3-4 minutes to brown the edges of the pork.
  • To assemble the tacos lay a tortilla on a flat surface add the shredded pork and your favorite taco toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 827mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg

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