Pork Tenderloin Carnitas Tacos

Recipe by Daily Disher

Pork Tenderloin Carnitas Tacos feature succulent pork slow-cooked in citrus and spices, then crisped to perfection and wrapped in warm corn tortillas with fresh cilantro and lime.

Course: Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

Prep time

20 minutes

Cooking time

4 hours

Calories

350 kcal

4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin

2 tsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

1 cup orange juice

1 cup chicken broth

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 pc onion, sliced

12 pc corn tortillas

½ cup cilantro, chopped

2 pc limes, cut into wedges

1 pc jalapeño, sliced

Directions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.

Season the pork tenderloin with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano, and brown on all sides in the pot.

Add orange juice, chicken broth, minced garlic, and sliced onion to the pot. Ensure the liquid covers the pork.

Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 3 to 4 hours until the pork is tender.

Once cooked, remove the pork from the liquid, shred it using two forks, and place it on a baking sheet.

Increase the oven's temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake the shredded pork for 15-20 minutes until crispy.

Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until pliable.

Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded pork, chopped cilantro, jalapeño slices, and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

350kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

Protein:

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

Pork Tenderloin Carnitas Tacos

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