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BBQ Carnitas Tacos from White Duck Taco Shop
White Duck Taco Shop in Asheville, North Carolina, is serving killer tacos to their cult following... including these BBQ Carnitas Tacos!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 tacos
Calories: 425 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Coleslaw:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces coleslaw cabbage mix
For the Baked Beans:
- 32 ounces baked beans
- 3 strips Bacon chopped
- 2 teaspoons dark molasses
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
For the Pork Carnitas:
- 2 pounds pulled pork
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
To Assemble:
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce
- 32 corn tortillas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the mayo, spices, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Add the cabbage mix and stir to coat. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Set a sauce pot over medium-high heat. Saute the chopped bacon until crisp. Then pour the bean (with sauce) and the molasses into the pot. Season with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, cinnamon and chili powder. Saute the spices for 1-2 minutes, then add the pulled pork to the skillet. Brown the pork to create some crispy edges, stir occasionally—5-10 minutes.
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To Assemble:
- Layer two corn tortillas on a plate. Add a scoop of bean in the middle of the tortilla, followed by the pork “carnitas” and the coleslaw. Drizzle with bbq sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
1004mg
(42%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
12.7mg
(14%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1004mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12.7mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.