Pork Carnitas Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 -8
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Calories
160 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pork Carnitas Tacos
Description
The Pork Carnitas Tacos recipe features seasoned shredded pork as the centerpiece, complemented by spicy tomato salsa and fresh toppings like avocado slices, tomato, lime wedges, onion, and coriander leaves. Warmed corn or flour tortillas serve as the vessel for these elements. The refried beans are elevated by cooking them with garlic, onion, cumin, and sour cream to create a creamy, flavorful side that pairs well with the pork. Together, the components bring a mixture of soft, creamy, and crisp textures and a blend of spicy, tangy, and savory notes.
The beans and pork are prepared separately: the beans are gently sautéed with aromatics and spices before being loosened with sour cream for a creamy consistency. The pork is served warm and ready to pile onto tortillas. Fresh garnishes like onion and coriander bring brightness and crunch, while lime wedges add acidity. The spicy tomato salsa acts as the sauce, adding heat and moisture.
This dish is ideal for casual meals where guests can build their own tacos, adjusting toppings to taste. The combination of rich pork and creamy beans is filling and satisfying, offering varied textures and flavors across each bite. It works well as a complete meal served alongside the fresh toppings and salsa.
When sour cream is unavailable, unsalted homemade broth can be used to adjust the bean consistency cautiously to avoid excessive saltiness. The recipe notes that the canned beans tend to be salty, so seasoning should be monitored. Nutrition per taco is focused on pork carnitas and tortilla only, considering that toppings may vary.
Ingredients
- pork carnitas
- tomato salsa spicy
- tortilla corn or flour, small
- avocado slices
- tomato slices
- lime wedges
- onion finely sliced or diced, white
- Coriander aka cilantro leaves
- cheese grated
Dressed Up Canned Refried Beans (Note 1)
- 1/4 cup onion white, brown or yellow, finely chopped
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 14 oz / 435 g refried beans I use Old El Paso, canned
- 1 tsp onion powder (or garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
Refried Beans
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, saute for 3 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients except sour cream and stir to combine. Add about 1/4 cup sour cream, stir, then add more to achieve your desired consistency. Once the beans are heated, remove from heat.
Pork Carnitas Tacos
- Warm tortillas, according to packet instructions.
- Pile up Pork Carnitas on a plate.
- Spoon Refried Beans onto a plate and top with grated cheese.
- Place coriander, lime, onion, tomato and avocado onto a plate.
- Serve with Spicy Tomato Salsa on the side as the sauce!
Notes
- If sour cream isn’t available, you can adjust canned refried beans with unsalted homemade broth to avoid excess salt.
- Store-bought refried beans are usually salty, so add seasoning to taste and monitor salt levels carefully.
- Nutrition information covers only pork carnitas and tortilla; toppings vary per serving.
- This recipe is well suited to serve with various fresh toppings so each taco can be customized.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 136g | |
| Calories | 160cal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 35% |
| Fat | 4.1g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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