SUPER TASTY CARNITAS TACOS
Create the most juicy and tender carnitas right in your slow cooker. Then broil it in the oven for the perfect crisp, golden edges.
Provided by Lisa Bryan
Categories Main Course
Time 8h10m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl place oregano, cumin, black pepper, salt, and chili powder, then mix thoroughly.
- Rub the spice mixture generously around the entire pork shoulder and place in the slow cooker.
- Top with pork with the onion, minced garlic, jalapeno, and orange juice in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on the low setting for 8-10 hours, or high heat for 5-6 hours. The meat should be tender and nearly falling apart.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker to a large cutting board and use two forks to shred the meat. (Don't get rid of the liquid as you will be using it later)
- Place the shredded pork on a baking sheet.
- Pour 1 cup of the reserved slow cooker liquid over the pork to season.
- Broil for 5-10 minutes on high heat until the meat becomes golden browned and crispy on the edges.
- Serve immediately with tortillas, freshly diced onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Note: you'll likely have have leftover carnitas. You can make more tacos or enjoy the carnitas in burritos or on salads. You can also store it in the fridge and then reheat to enjoy later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 73 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 189 mg, Sodium 866 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK PORK CARNITAS TACOS
Juicy pork is seasoned with citrus and spices to create ultra-flavorful Mexican inspired Pork Carnitas!
Provided by Katerina | Diethood
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut up the pork tenderloin into small bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onions to the heated oil and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 15 seconds, or just until fragrant.
- Add pork to the skillet; season with brown sugar, oregano, chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until pork is cooked through.
- Stir in orange juice; continue to stir and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add lime juice and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, over rice, and/or on salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CARNITAS SOFT TACOS WITH GUACAMOLE AND PICO DE GALLO
If you love Carnitas as much as I do, boy will you love these. This is an Emeril Lagasse recipe, so how bad could it be?
Provided by ramblinduo
Categories Pork
Time 2h30m
Yield 12 tacos, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large, heavy saucepan, melt the lard over medium low heat. When it has melted but is not yet very hot, add the pork, water, orange zest, lime zest, garlic and salt. Cook at a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally so that the meat evenly cooks, for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. If the meat needs more time and all of the water has evaporated, add a bit more water and continue cooking til the meat is tender.
- Once the meat is tender. raise the heat to medium-high. (Don' panic if the lard comes to a rolling boil - this will diminish as the water evaporates and will become small bubbles.) After the boiling lard changes to small bubbles, cook the meat for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until light golden brown and crispy all over. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. When slightly cool, pull the meat apart usinmg 2 forks into shreds and smaller pieces and discard bones.
- To heat tortillas, heat a medium skillet over low heat. Place the oil in a small dish and before placing in the pan, brush both sides of each tortilla with a little of the oil. Place the oiled tortilla in the skillet and cook until just warm and soft, 2-5 seconds per side. Remove from the heat, place on plate and cover with a cloth to keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2811.1, Fat 280.9, SaturatedFat 107.7, Cholesterol 440.7, Sodium 498.9, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.1, Protein 63.9
CARNITAS WITH PICO DE GALLO
This recipe stems from a household that loves carnitas and has perfected it. It makes a lot of food and I have never thrown a piece away. My neighbors, employees, family, and friends love it. A must for social occasions. Serve with warmed white corn tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh chopped cilantro.
Provided by jamielynne
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 18h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Place into a slow cooker along with the cumin, New Mexico chiles, quartered onion, garlic, and 1 minced jalapeno pepper. Pour in the water, cover, and cook on High for 6 to 8 hours, then reduce heat to Low and cook until the pork is tender and easily shredded, 12 to 16 hours more. Once cooked, remove the pork and vegetables to a large bowl and shred finely with two forks. Mix in enough cooking liquid to moisten the meat to your taste.
- Prepare the pico de gallo 2 to 6 hours before the carnitas will be ready. Combine the tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, and 2 minced jalapeno peppers in a mixing bowl. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 174.2 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 56.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 863.8 mg, Sugar 5 g
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