PORK CARNITAS TACOS

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These carnitas tacos get loads of flavor from tender braised pork shoulder that gets a simple topping of diced white onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Feel free to top it all off with our Simple Guacamole for a bit of creamy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 corn tortillas, warmed or lightly toasted
1 small white onion, diced small
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
Guacamole, optional
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or heavy straight-sided skillet, cover pork with 1/2 inch water and bring to a rapid simmer over medium-high. Cook, turning pieces occasionally, until water evaporates, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook, turning pieces frequently, until crisp and browned on all sides, about 12 minutes. Serve carnitas with tortillas, onion, cilantro, guacamole (if desired), and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 50 g

Xuus Ibraahim
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I would not make these carnitas tacos again.


imranul hossin
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These carnitas tacos were a disappointment. The pork was tough and the tacos were flavorless.


Sweet Devil
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my carnitas tacos did not turn out well. The pork was dry and the tacos were bland.


Maddy Dolch
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my carnitas tacos turned out terrible. The pork was tough and the tacos were bland.


Plabon Ghosh
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These carnitas tacos were a waste of time and money. The pork was dry and tough, and the tacos were flavorless.


Rana Moheet
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I would not recommend this recipe. The carnitas tacos were not very good. The pork was tough and the tacos were bland.


CSCW 2707
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The carnitas tacos were good, but I've had better. The pork was a bit dry and the tacos were not very flavorful.


Mahdi Vlogs
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I found the carnitas tacos to be a bit bland. I think I would have liked them more if I had added some more spices.


Teddy Spaghetti
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These carnitas tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Temi OvO
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I followed the recipe exactly and the carnitas tacos turned out perfect. The pork was fall-apart tender and the tacos were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again!


Danika Barber
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but these carnitas tacos were amazing. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the tacos were so easy to make.


Sherone Webley
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These carnitas tacos are the best I've ever had. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the tacos are so easy to make.


Silao Filipo
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I made these carnitas tacos for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Kuapah Rose
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The carnitas tacos were delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the tacos were packed with flavor.


aaron bros
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I followed the recipe exactly and the carnitas tacos turned out amazing. The pork was fall-apart tender and the tacos were packed with flavor. I will definitely be making these again!


Fatima Katona
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I've made carnitas tacos several times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The pork was perfectly cooked and the tacos were so flavorful.


sachin Gamming
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These carnitas tacos were a hit with my family! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the tacos were easy to assemble.