Authentic Tacos de Carnitas de Puerco Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

Calling all taco lovers! If you’ve been on the lookout for a delicious and authentic taco recipe, you’ve found it in these Tacos de Carnitas de Puerco. This recipe is a celebration of tender, flavorful pork that’s slow-cooked to perfection, making it the highlight of your taco night.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm tortilla filled with succulent carnitas, topped with fresh onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. This mouthwatering combination will transport you straight to a vibrant Mexican street market. It’s time to elevate your taco game with this irresistible dish.

Delicious Tacos de Carnitas de Puerco

A plate of authentic tacos de carnitas de puerco with fresh toppings and lime on a rustic table.

These Tacos de Carnitas de Puerco are bursting with flavor, thanks to the slow-cooked pork that’s seasoned with spices and citrus. The result is a savory dish with tender meat that melts in your mouth, perfectly complemented by fresh toppings.

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
1 onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 orange, juiced (and peel added)
1 lime, juiced
1 cup chicken broth
Corn tortillas
Chopped onions and cilantro for topping
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Pork: In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth. Add the orange peel for extra flavor.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
Shred the Meat: Once cooked, remove the pork and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
Warm the Tortillas: In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of carnitas, and top with chopped onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Serve: Enjoy immediately with lime wedges on the side.