Mexico • Main course
Carnitas Tacos
Tender pork cooked until shreddable, then crisped for tacos.
Prep20 min
Cook180 min
Servings6
BestFoodBook
Method
- 01
Step 1
Place pork in a heavy pot with orange juice, quartered onion, garlic, bay, cumin, oregano, salt and water.
- 02
Step 2
Cover and simmer gently for 2–2.5 hours until pork shreds easily, adding water if needed.
- 03
Step 3
Remove onion and bay. Shred pork into large pieces and spread on a tray with several spoonfuls of cooking juices.
- 04
Step 4
Broil or roast at 230°C for 10–15 minutes until edges are crisp, turning once.
- 05
Step 5
Warm tortillas and fill with pork, diced onion, cilantro and lime.
Nutrition
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.
Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested