Tacos de Carnitas Recipe

Name: Tacos de Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb organic pork butt (leg); 2 tsp fresh organic cumin seeds; 1 tsp dried organic oregano; 1 tsp kosher sea salt; 1 tsp freshly ground organic pepper; 1 tbsp organic olive oil; 1 jalapeno diced (seeds or no seeds..up to you); 1/2 cup fresh organic pineapple juice; 4 clove organic garlic; 1 onion, chopped

Servings: persons

2 lb organic pork butt (leg)
2 tsp fresh organic cumin seeds
1 tsp dried organic oregano
1 tsp kosher sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground organic pepper
1 tbsp organic olive oil
1 jalapeno diced (seeds or no seeds..up to you)
1/2 cup fresh organic pineapple juice
4 clove organic garlic
1 onion, chopped

1
Remove excess fat from pork and place in a mixing bowl
2
GROUND the cumin seeds first!
3
Now add the salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and oil... rub that butt lol
4
Place that pork booty in your slow cooker and set the heat to low and cook for 8hr to 10hrs.
5
(Set on high to get it done in 4 to 6 hours)
6
Chop your onion, peel the garlic cloves, dice that jalapeno and add it all to the slow cooker.
7
Grab your organic pineapple and cut 1/4 of it, cut the skin off and add to your blender (make sure to add some water).
8
After blending for about 40 sec.
9
pour the juice into a colander and measuring cup.
10
Add 1/2 cup to the slow cooker...drink the rest ;)
11
Time's up!
12
Use a fork to check if the meat parts away easily (this means it's ready).
13
Let it cool down a bit then shred it.
14
In a pan add some oil and add the shredded pork (medium high heat).
15
Let it get crispy on the bottom for that traditional crisp in the meat.
16
Add salt to taste and Vamonos!

625

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 lb organic pork butt (leg), 2 tsp fresh organic cumin seeds, 1 tsp dried organic oregano, 1 tsp kosher sea salt, and more.

Yes, Tacos de 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.

Tacos de Carnitas

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