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Carnitas Tacos

Name: Carnitas Tacos
Ingredients: 2 lb pork shoulder; 1 onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic; 1 orange, juiced; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 12 small flour tortillas; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup salsa verde

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Ingredients

4 Servings

pork shoulder2 lb
onion, quartered1 whole
garlic cloves4 cloves
orange, juiced1 whole
lime, juiced1 whole
ground cumin1 tsp
dried oregano1 tsp
small flour tortillas12 pieces
chopped cilantro1/4 cup
diced onion1/4 cup
salsa verde1/4 cup

Instructions

1
Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks, removing any excess fat.
2
Place the pork chunks in a slow cooker.
3
Add the quartered onion and garlic cloves to the slow cooker.
4
Squeeze the juice of the orange and lime over the pork.
5
Sprinkle the ground cumin and dried oregano over the pork.
6
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
7
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
8
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and transfer the shredded pork to the skillet.
9
Fry the pork in batches until it is crispy on the edges.
10
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
11
Assemble the tacos by placing some of the crispy pork on each tortilla.
12
Top the pork with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a spoonful of salsa verde.
13
Serve immediately and enjoy your Carnitas Tacos.