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Ingredients
Carnitas:
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1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
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½ cup chopped onion
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⅓ cup orange juice
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1 tablespoon cumin
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Lime Crema:
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1 lime, zested and juiced
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2 (5.3 ounce) containers plain fat-free Greek yogurt
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 pinch chili powder (Optional)
Tacos:
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16 (6 inch) soft yellow corn tortillas
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4 leaves green cabbage, shredded
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1 cup very thinly sliced red onion
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1 cup pico de gallo (Optional)
Directions
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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.
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Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or High 4 to 5 hours.
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Transfer pork to a large bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add enough cooking liquid from slow cooker to moisten.
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Make lime crema: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt and salt. Dust with chili powder.
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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 | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 338 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol 53mg | 18% |
Sodium 761mg | 33% |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 18g | 36% |
Vitamin C 17mg | 18% |
Calcium 89mg | 7% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 470mg | 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.