Carnitas Tacos
A flavorful Mexican dish featuring slow-cooked pork, crispy tortillas, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds pork shoulderboneless
- ●1/4 cup lard or vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon chili powderground
- ●1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●8-10 tortillascorn or flour
- ●1 cup salsastore-bought or homemade
- ●1 cup shredded cheeseoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat the lard or oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Add the cumin, chili powder, and salt to the pot and stir to combine.
- 5
Add enough water to the pot to cover the pork and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2-1/2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- 7
Shred the pork with two forks and return it to the pot.
- 8
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 9
Assemble the tacos by spooning the pork onto a tortilla and topping with salsa, cheese, and any other desired toppings.
- 10
Serve immediately.