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Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos

Tender, fall-apart pork shoulder slow-cooked with aromatic poblanos, onions, and cinnamon. The meat is shredded and crisped up in a pan for that authentic carnitas texture. Served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like pickled onions and cotija cheese. A rich and savory meal perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prep.

Preparation Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Rest Time: 20 mins

Cooking Temp: 350°F

Difficulty: beginner

Calories: 450

Best Season:

Estimated Cost: $20

Ingredients:

Serving for:

1

Pork Shoulder:

2

lbs
2

Poblano Pepper:

6

count
3

white onion:

1

count
4

rosemary:

3

sprigs
5

oregano:

3

sprigs
6

salt:

2

tsp
7

pepper:

2

tsp
8

cinnamon:

1

tbsp
9

chicken broth:

2

cups
10

garlic (minced):

4

cloves
11

taco shells:

8

count

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2

Sear pork in a pot.

3

Add peppers, onion, herbs, spices, broth.

4

Cover and bake 3-4 hours.

5

Shred pork and crisp in a pan.

6

Serve in tortillas with toppings.