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Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas Tacos

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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
210 min
Total Time
225 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy

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Marcus Rodriguez

Marcus Rodriguez

Professional chef with 15 years experience in Mexican and Latin American cuisine. Always happy to share family recipes passed down through generations.

Instructions

1
Place pork chunks in a Dutch oven. Add orange juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2
Add just enough water to barely cover the pork. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
3
Cover and simmer for 2.5-3 hours until pork is fall-apart tender and most liquid has evaporated.
4
Remove lid and increase heat to medium. Let the pork fry in its own rendered fat, turning occasionally, until edges are crispy and golden, about 20 minutes.
5
Shred the pork with two forks, mixing in some of the crispy bits.
6
Serve in warm corn tortillas with salsa verde, diced onion, cilantro, radishes, and lime wedges.

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