GF, DF, Whole30

Tacos De Carnitas

Recipe Snapshot

Servings

8

Total Time

4 h

Course

dinner

Ingredients

Combine Kosher salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl, then whisk well. Season the pork shoulder pieces on all sides.

Mix the spice rub

1

Heat a large pot over high heat, then add avocado oil. When very hot, add half of the pork at one time, searing until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a large plate, then repeat with remaining pork and set aside. Do not drain the drippings.

Sear the pork

2

Add thinly sliced onion to the hot pan, then scrape up all the brown bits. This equals flavor! Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Saute the onion

3

Return the seared pork to the pot, then add chicken stock or beer. Add the zest and juice of orange and limes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the temperature to a simmer. Cook until the pork is fall apart tender. Keep an eye on the liquid! 

Braise the pork

4

Transfer the pork carefully to a large mixing bowl or tray and allow to cool  until you're able to handle the meat. Pull or shred the pork. We like to press lightly on it with a fork.

Cool slightly

5

You can either return the pulled pork to the pot along with the drippings and the onion and serve it straight from there, or transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, then heat under a broiler on high.

Crisp the carnitas!

6

Serve the pork in tacos that have been warmed with chopped onion, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

Serve immediately

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