Zesty Carnitas Tacos

Zesty Carnitas Tacos

Lime juice in the crema give these carnitas tacos a good zing!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
16 tacos
Servings:
8

Ingredients

Lime Crema

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 (5.3 ounce) containers plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pinch chili powder (Optional)

Tacos

  • 16 (6 inch) soft yellow corn tortillas
  • 4 leaves green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup very thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup pico de gallo (Optional)

Carnitas

  • 1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1
Make carnitas: Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 2- to 3-inch pieces; transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, orange juice, cumin, salt, oregano, and cayenne.

Step 2
Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or High 4 to 5 hours.

Step 3
Transfer pork to a large bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add enough cooking liquid from slow cooker to moisten.

Step 4
Make lime crema: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt and salt. Dust with chili powder.

Step 5
Make tacos: Serve pork in tortillas with shredded cabbage, red onion, and pico de gallo. Garnish with crema and lime zest.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338
Calories
16g
Fat
33g
Carbs
18g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 21%
Saturated Fat6g 30%
Cholesterol53mg 18%
Sodium761mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber5g 18%
Total Sugars6g
Protein18g
Vitamin C17mg 83%
Calcium89mg 7%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium470mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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