Carnitas Tacos
A classic Mexican dish featuring slow-cooked pork, served in a crispy taco shell with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds Pork shoulderCut into large chunks
- ●1/4 cup Lard or vegetable oil
- ●1 medium OnionSliced
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 tablespoons Chili powder
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●8-10 Corn tortillasFor serving
- ●1 cup Sliced radishesFor serving
- ●4 Sliced lime wedgesFor serving
- ●1/4 cup CilantroChopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat the lard or oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the pork chunks and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the chili powder, cumin, and salt, and stir to combine.
- 6
Transfer the pork to the oven and cook at 300°F (150°C) for 2-1/2 hours, or until tender and easily shredded.
- 7
Shred the pork with two forks and stir to combine with the cooking liquid.
- 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, followed by your desired toppings.
- 10
Serve immediately and garnish with chopped cilantro.