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Carnitas and Chorizo Tacos

A double feature of carnitas and chorizo make these tacos absolutely incredible!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow onion diced*
  • 1 lb pork shoulder roast
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp ground corriander
  • 2 tsp garlic powder *
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 8 ounces beer **
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 16 ounces turkey chorizo ***
For Serving:
  • tortillas of choice
  • white onion chopped
  • tomato chopped
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Add the chopped onion to the crock pot. Sprinkle the meat with cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, and sea salt and gently rub into the meat with your hands. Place the meat in the crock pot and add the beer and lime juice. Secure the lid and cook 8 to 12 hours on low.
  2. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and use two forks to shred it. Place the meat back into the crock pot to allow it to soak up the juices.
  3. When you're ready to prepare the tacos, heat a large cast iron skillet (I use a 12-inch) to medium-high. Add the chorizo and cook until meat is cooked through and the majority of the juices have burned off.
  4. Using a slotted spoon (to strain the juices), transfer the shredded pork to the skillet and continue cooking until meat has a nice crisp to it and juices have burned off (note: this may need to be done in batches depending on the size of your skillet. If you aren't making a ton of tacos all at once, you can do this step with only part of the chorizo and part of the pork, saving the rest for later).
Make the Tacos:
  1. Heat up your favorite tortillas using your preferred method (microwave, oven, or stove top). 
  2. Load up the tortillas with the carnitas/chorizo mixture and top with chopped onion, tomato, and cilantro. Devour!

Notes

  • *Omit onion and garlic powder to make Low-FODMAP
  • **Go for a light beer, such as Corona or 805 - don't use anything too hoppy. Omit beer to make gluten-free (you won't need to replace it with anything else).
  • ***I use Diestel Turkey Chorizo which is much leaner than pork chorizo and still absolutely delicious. Feel free to use your favorite chorizo.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1taco Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Serving 1taco
Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.