Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Avocado Salsa
A delicious and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring crispy carnitas, avocado salsa, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a dinner or snack.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shoulder
- ●2 tablespoons Lime juice
- ●1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- ●2 tablespoons Mexican-style seasoning
- ●3 Avocados
- ●1/2 cup Red onion
- ●1/4 cup Cilantro
- ●1 pinch Nutmeg
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Cut pork shoulder into large chunks and place in a bowl.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together lime juice, vegetable oil, and Mexican-style seasoning. Pour over pork chunks and toss to coat.
- 4
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 5
Remove pork from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 6
Place pork chunks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- 7
While pork is cooking, toast Mexican-style seasoning in a small skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- 8
To make avocado salsa, cut avocados in half and remove pit. Mash in a bowl with a fork until desired consistency.
- 9
Add red onion, cilantro, and toasted Mexican-style seasoning to bowl with mashed avocado. Mix until combined.
- 10
Serve crispy carnitas in tacos with avocado salsa and additional cilantro if desired.
- 11
Cook time for the salsa is 5-7 minutes, depending on desired consistency.