Zesty Carnitas Tacos Recipe

Name: Zesty Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Carnitas:; 1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Lime Crema:; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 2 (5.3 ounce) containers plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch chili powder (optional); Tacos:; 16 (6 inch) soft yellow corn tortillas; 4 leaves green cabbage, shredded; 1 cup very thinly sliced red onion; 1 cup pico de gallo (optional)

Servings: persons

Carnitas:
1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Lime Crema:
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 (5.3 ounce) containers plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch chili powder (optional)
Tacos:
16 (6 inch) soft yellow corn tortillas
4 leaves green cabbage, shredded
1 cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 cup pico de gallo (optional)

1
Carnitas: Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 2- to 3-inch pieces; transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, orange juice, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, oregano, and cayenne.
2
Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours, or on High 4 to 5 hours. Transfer pork to a large bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add enough cooking liquid from slow cooker to moisten.
3
Lime Crema: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dust with chili powder.
4
Tacos: Serve pork in tortillas with cabbage, red onion, and pico de gallo (if using). Garnish with crema and lime zest.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Carnitas:, 1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/3 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Zesty Carnitas 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.

Zesty Carnitas Tacos

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