Name: Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 7 oz raw pork loin; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp ground cumin; 1 whole garlic clove; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1 medium corn tortilla; 0.25 whole avocado; 2 tbsp fresh salsa; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro

Nutrition

Per serving

395 calories

Protein: 46g; 45% of calories
Carbs: 23g; 23% of calories
Fat: 14g; 32% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 8 hr

Rub the raw pork loin chunks evenly with the sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and ground cumin.
Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker, add the minced garlic clove and orange juice, then cover with the lid.
Cook on low heat for 8 hours until the meat is tender enough to easily shred with a fork.
Remove the pork and shred it, then briefly sear the meat in a hot dry skillet for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden.
Warm the corn tortilla in the same skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
Assemble the taco by topping the warm tortilla with the shredded pork, sliced avocado, fresh salsa, and cilantro.

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