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Lazy Pulled Pork Carnitas Tacos
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Add the pork shoulder chunks, sliced onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
  • Pour the orange juice and lime juice over the pork.
  • Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is very tender.
  • Use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker and stir it into the juices.
  • Warm the corn tortillas and fill each one with a portion of the shredded pork.
  • Top with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

The orange and lime juices keep the pork moist during the long cook, so shred it right in the pot to soak up more flavor. If the pork seems dry after shredding, add a splash of the cooking liquid. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a little extra juice to restore moisture.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Knife, Cutting Board