Cut the meat into large pieces, rub with salt, cumin, and oregano.
Ingredients:
Pork shoulder, Cumin, Oregano
Description
Mexican tacos with slow-cooked pork - carnitas, meaning 'little meats'. Pork shoulder braised for hours in oranges, garlic, and spices, then sautéed for crispiness. Served on warm tortillas with onion, cilantro, and spicy sauce. Juicy, tender pulled pork in Mexican style. Perfect for taco night!
Ingredients Used
Ingredients (9)
Servings:
4
- Pork shoulder 1200 g
- Orange 2 g
- Lime 2 g
- Wheat tortilla 0.3 pcs (~12 g)
- Onion 2 g
- Garlic 0.2 clove (~1 g)
- ✨ Optional
- Cumin 10 g
- Oregano 5 g
- Dill 0.1 bunch (~2 g)
💰 Estimated dish cost:
~21.08 PLN
(5.27 PLN/serving)
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Preparation steps
1
2
We squeeze the juice from the orange and lime.
Ingredients:
Orange, Lime
3
In a pot, place the meat with the onion and garlic.
Ingredients:
Onion, Garlic
4
Pour with citrus juice and 1 cup of water.
5
Simmer covered for 3-4 hours on low heat.
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6
Remove the meat and shred it into pieces with forks.
7
Fry the shredded meat in a pan until crispy.
8
Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet.
Ingredients:
Wheat tortilla
9
We layer the carnitas, sprinkle with onion and cilantro.
Ingredients:
Onion, Dill
Fun Fact
Carnitas is a traditional Mexican dish that has its roots in the state of Michoacán, where it is often served on special occasions.
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Serving
Serve the tacos on warm plates to maintain temperature. You can add avocado or fresh salsa as additional toppings. Garnish the dish with fresh cilantro and lime slices for a beautiful presentation.
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Storage
Store leftover carnitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze the meat, where it will stay fresh for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for crispiness.
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