Low-Carb Pork Al Pastor Tacos
A delicious keto twist on traditional Mexican street food, featuring slow-cooked pork in a spicy tomato-based sauce, served in tacos with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of queso fresco.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shoulderboneless, fat-cap intact
- ●2 tablespoons Lime juice
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●1 medium Oniondiced
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons Spicy taco seasoning
- ●1/4 cup Cilantrochopped
- ●1/4 cup Queso frescocrumbled
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and spicy taco seasoning.
- 3
Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder, making sure to coat it evenly.
- 4
Place the pork shoulder in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
- 5
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, stirring to combine.
- 6
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 7
Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 9
Shred the pork with two forks and stir in chopped cilantro.
- 10
Warm tortillas according to your preference.
- 11
Assemble tacos by spooning the pork mixture onto a tortilla and topping with crumbled queso fresco.
- 12
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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