Name: Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 485 min
Total time: 500 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 7.5 oz raw pork loin; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp ground cumin; 1 clove garlic; 1 tbsp orange juice; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 small corn tortillas; 2 tbsp raw white onion; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro; 0.5 medium lime

Nutrition

Per serving

473 calories

Protein: 51g; 42% of calories
Carbs: 36g; 30% of calories
Fat: 15g; 28% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 8 hr 5 min

Rub the raw pork loin evenly with sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and ground cumin.
Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker, then add the minced garlic and orange juice.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shredded pork to the skillet and sear for 3 to 5 minutes without stirring much, until the edges are golden and crispy.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan or over an open gas flame for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
Divide the crispy pork between the tortillas and top with the diced raw white onion and fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.

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