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Pork Carnitas Tacos
Pork carnitas tacos are mouthwatering, juicy, and insanely delicious! They will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters and everyone will keep coming back for more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 434 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder roast
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup orange juice 2 oranges
- 1/4 cup lime juice 2 limes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion quartered
Optional Toppings:
- 1 to 2 tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup cojita cheese
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub on the outside of the pork shoulder rub thoroughly.
- In the slow cooker, combine orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and onion. Place pork on the top. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Remove roast from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker and heat for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a baking sheet. Broil in the oven for 3-4 minutes to brown the edges of the pork.
- To assemble tacos lay a tortilla on a flat surface. Add optional toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
828mg
(35%)
Potassium
1104mg
(32%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
884IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1104mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 884IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.