Carnitas (Pulled Pork Tacos) Recipe

Name: Carnitas (Pulled Pork Tacos)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Cut Into 3 Inch Pieces; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 4 teaspoons Ancho Chile Powder (or Regular Chili Powder); 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 12 ounces, fluid Beer, Preferably With Citrus Notes; 1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice; 12 whole Corn Tortillas; 2 whole Ripe But Firm Avocados, Peeled And Sliced; 1/2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt (or Sour Cream); 1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro; 6 slices Lime; 1/2 cups Salsa Of Choice

Servings: persons

3 pounds Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Cut Into 3 Inch Pieces
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
4 teaspoons Ancho Chile Powder (or Regular Chili Powder)
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
12 ounces, fluid Beer, Preferably With Citrus Notes
1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
12 whole Corn Tortillas
2 whole Ripe But Firm Avocados, Peeled And Sliced
1/2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt (or Sour Cream)
1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro
6 slices Lime
1/2 cups Salsa Of Choice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Combine salt and rest of spices in a small bowl.
3
Spread spice mixture onto a plate.
4
Evenly coat the pork pieces on all sides with the dry rub.
5
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
6
Add in the seasoned pork pieces, and sear all sides until browned (about 1 minute per side).
7
Remove pork from the Dutch oven.
8
Pour in the beer (or chicken stock if you prefer), with pot over medium heat and scrape the bottom of the Dutch oven to deglaze and release the browned bits of pork.
9
Add in the orange juice, and bring mixture to a boil.
10
Add in the seared pork.
11
Cover Dutch oven and place in oven for 1/2 hour.
12
Remove lid, turn pork pieces over, and return to ovenuncoveredfor about 1 1/2 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender, turning the pork pieces 1-2 times during the cooking process.
13
Shred pork in the Dutch oven, right into the sauce using two forks.
14
Toss the pulled pork with the reduced sauce.
15
There will be less sauce than there is for BBQ pulled pork (or my Spicy Pulled Chicken), so dont expect a super saucy end result.
16
Serve the shredded meat in corn tortillas with accoutrements (avocado, Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, salsa and lime wedges).

1220

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

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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: 3 pounds Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Cut Into 3 Inch Pieces, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 4 teaspoons Ancho Chile Powder (or Regular Chili Powder), 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin, and more.

Yes, Carnitas (Pulled 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!

Carnitas (Pulled Pork Tacos)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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