Spicy Pork Carnitas Tacos are juicy, crispy, and slow-cooked to perfection. These tacos are packed with bold flavors, featuring tender pork, warm spices, and fresh toppings—all wrapped in a soft corn tortilla.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
✅ For the Carnitas:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks 🥩
- 1 tbsp olive oil 🛢️
- 1 cup orange juice 🍊
- ½ cup lime juice 🍋
- 1 small onion, chopped 🧅
- 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
- 1 tsp cumin 🌿
- 1 tsp oregano 🍃
- ½ tsp chili powder 🔥
- Salt & black pepper, to taste 🧂
✅ For the Tacos:
- 12 small corn tortillas 🌮
- ½ cup chopped white onion 🧅
- ½ cup chopped cilantro 🌿
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional) 🌶️
- Lime wedges, for serving 🍋
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Pork
1️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2️⃣ Add pork chunks and sear until browned.
3️⃣ Add orange juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, and spices.
4️⃣ Cover and simmer for 2–3 hours, until pork is tender.
Step 2: Crisp the Carnitas
5️⃣ Shred the pork with forks.
6️⃣ Heat a pan over high heat and crisp up the pork for 3–5 minutes.
Step 3: Assemble the Tacos
7️⃣ Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan.
8️⃣ Fill each tortilla with crispy carnitas.
9️⃣ Top with onions, cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
🔟 Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
¡Buen provecho! 🇲🇽
These crispy, juicy carnitas tacos are the ultimate comfort food—perfect for taco night!
✨ Extra Tips:
👉 Add avocado, queso fresco, or a drizzle of salsa verde for even more flavor! 🥑🧀
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