Unbelievably good Dutch Oven pork Carnitas for tacos.
Video instruction below:
Carnitas are our favorite taco protein. Easy to make, incredible flavor, and better than the taco truck. The Dutch-Oven makes this recipe easy but you could cook it in pot on the stove, pressure cooker or pot on the stove (it was raining when we made this recipe):
"Unf***ing believable." - Steve (dad/grandpa)
Carnitas are easily our favorite meat for tacos. We take the time to remove excess fat from the pork shoulder but it's not necessary. Great for tacos, nachos, breakfast burritos, salad or by itself. Pair with our Salsa Verde recipe to rock your socks off. Tweak this recipe to your liking or follow it as is.
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Carnitas Tacos
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 1.5 hours
Total time under 2 hours
Taco Fixings
Cilantro
White Onion
Salsa Verde
Lime
Tortillas
Chips
Ingredients
Pork Shoulder 4lb cleaned and cubed
¼ Cup Razzle Dazzle
1 tbsp. Oregano
Olive Oil
¼ cup Crisco
1/2 cup milk
Equipment
Boning Knife - https://amzn.to/3hoza2H
Cutting Board - https://amzn.to/3JtgPNX
Lodge Dutch Oven - https://amzn.to/3C0Bh6k
Gloves - https://amzn.to/3tlGgL7
Spatula
Ink Bird Meat thermometer - https://amzn.to/3suHPqG
Paper Towel
Bag for Trash Trim
Food Saver w/ bags for good fat - https://amzn.to/3C1l3Ke
Candle for ambience - https://amzn.to/3vnLdp5
Directions
Set oven to 375, place Dutch-oven in over to warm.
Debone and remove excess fat from pork shoulder. Cut into 1.5 inch cubes, toss in olive oil and season with Razzle Dazzle and oregano.
Add Crisco/oil to Dutch-oven and brown carnitas. Cover and roast in oven for about 1.5 hours or until tender.
Remove lid and test for tenderness with meat thermometer. Heat pan over medium high heat and crisp morsel for 3 minutes. Drain fat with spoon and deglaze pan with 1/2 cup milk.
Continue cooking until milk evaporates and pork reabsorbs juices.
Serve immediately on toasted tortilla (use a Comal), top with salsa verde, white onion, cilantro and lime.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, but it'd be a lot cooler if you gave some to your neighbor or family.
Try it out and share what you think!
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