Street Taco Carnitas Recipe

Name: Street Taco Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pork roast; 1 large white onion; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp liquid smoke; 3 clove garlic; 1 lime; 4 large potato; 1 can refried beans; 1 shredded Mexican blend cheese; 1 packages flour tortillas

Servings: persons

1
Place the roast in a slow cooker with garlic and some diced potatoes and sliced onion.
2
Add in all the spices, balsamic vinegar and liquid smoke.
3
Pour water over thr roast until it is just submerged.
4
This Is going to braise for 5 hours.
5
Pull the roast and cut it up into small pieces
6
Now we are gonna crisp up the meat in a very hot pan and canola oil.
7
Once it's very crispy deglaze the pan with the braising liquid for max flavor.
8
I plate these tacos with the potatoes from the slow cooker and some refried beans.
9
Top the tacos with shredded cheese.
10
Diced onion and a squeeze of lime juice.

571

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Carbs

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pork roast, 1 large white onion, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp liquid smoke, and more.

Yes, Street Taco Carnitas 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!

Street Taco Carnitas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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