Mexico • Main course

Carnitas Tacos

Tender pork cooked until shreddable, then crisped for tacos.

Savory
Prep20 min
Cook180 min
Servings6

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Place pork in a heavy pot with orange juice, quartered onion, garlic, bay, cumin, oregano, salt and water.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Cover and simmer gently for 2–2.5 hours until pork shreds easily, adding water if needed.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Remove onion and bay. Shred pork into large pieces and spread on a tray with several spoonfuls of cooking juices.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Broil or roast at 230°C for 10–15 minutes until edges are crisp, turning once.

  5. 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