Carnitas Taco Recipe
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Carlsbad Cravings · by Jen

Carnitas Taco Recipe

NUTRITION · PER SERVING585M COOK
CAL 25%·PRO 74%
CARBS 30G24% OF CAL
5G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC17G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 41G74% OF CAL
12G SAT29G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Slow-cooked pork carnitas seasoned with citrus, spices, and liquid smoke, served in corn tortillas with fresh toppings. Juicy and flavorful with a fiesta of bright accompaniments. Perfect for casual dinners or gatherings.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • 4-5 lbs. boneless pork butt/Boston butt, (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 yellow onion, (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno, (seeded, deveined, minced)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tsps EACH dried oregano, salt
  • 1 tsp EACH chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, pepper
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
  • 12-16 (6-inch) corn tortillas ((I love La Tortilla Factory) )
  • 1 recipe Avocado Crema
  • cotija cheese
  • fresh limes
  • Quick Corn Salsa ((recipe below))
  • Quick Pineapple Salsa ((recipe in Notes))
  • Avocado Corn Salsa
  • Mango Salsa
  • Pico de Gallo (<click for recipe)
  • 4 ears sweet corn, (shucked)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper, (diced (optional))
  • 1/3 cup diced red onions
  • 1-2 jalapenos, (seeded, deveined, minced)
  • 1/3 cup packed cilantro, (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice,
  • 1 clove garlic, (minced)
  • salt and pepper to taste
PREP
45M
SODIUM
907MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.