Tacos de Carnitas

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder (3 lbs, trimmed and cut into large chunks)
• Orange juice (1/2 cup)
• Lime juice (1/4 cup)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Oregano (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Corn tortillas (12, warmed)
• Onion (1, finely diced)
• Cilantro (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Salsa (1 cup, store-bought or homemade)
• Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until the pork is evenly coated.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
3. Once the pork is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
5. To assemble the tacos, place a generous spoonful of the shredded pork onto each tortilla.
6. Top with chopped cilantro, diced onion, and your favorite salsa.
7. Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
8. Enjoy these delicious Tacos de Carnitas with family and friends for a truly authentic dining experience!