Authentic Pork Tacos Recipe

Name: Authentic Pork Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 lbs pork butt; 2 -3 anaheim chilies; 2 -3 serrano chilies; 1 whole yellow onion; 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano; 6 tablespoons ground cumin (adjust to taste); 2 -3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika (adjust to taste); 3 -4 garlic cloves; water (enough to cover pork butt in stock pot); 1 (105 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 -3 cups orange juice; 1 lime, juice of; 1 tablespoon thyme; salt (to taste); 1 -3 liter chicken stock (or more adjust to taste); 2 guajillo chilies (optional)

Servings: persons

20 lbs pork butt
2 -3 anaheim chilies
2 -3 serrano chilies
1 whole yellow onion
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
6 tablespoons ground cumin (adjust to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika (adjust to taste)
3 -4 garlic cloves
water (enough to cover pork butt in stock pot)
1 (105 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 -3 cups orange juice
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon thyme
salt (to taste)
1 -3 liter chicken stock (or more adjust to taste)
2 guajillo chilies (optional)

1
Get a large stock pot.
2
Trim most of the big pieces of fat from the pork butt and add to stock pot.
3
add chicken broth and water to cover.
4
add all spices listed above.
5
chop and de-seed all peppers, use gloves while doing so and add to pot.
6
add can of tomatoes.
7
add orange juice.
8
add salt (adjust later).
9
cook for 6 hours or until pork is tender enough to shred.
10
Shred pork and assemble tacos with corn tortilla wraps and Mexican farmers cheese and fresh Pico salsa.
11
Disclaimer ( You may need to experiment with measurements since I usually eyeball all of this and taste as I go).

5926

kcal

Calories

330

Fat

Carbs

637

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 lbs pork butt, 2 -3 anaheim chilies, 2 -3 serrano chilies, 1 whole yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Authentic Pork Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Authentic Pork Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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