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Baja Fresh Carnitas Tacos Recipe

Baja Fresh Carnitas Tacos Recipe
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How To Make Baja Fresh Carnitas Tacos Recipe

Delicious and authentic Mexican tacos filled with juicy carnitas and fresh toppings.

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours and 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless pork shoulder, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1 cup diced avocado
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the pork, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Mix well and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Transfer the pork and marinade to a roasting pan and roast for 2-3 hours, until the pork is tender and the liquid has evaporated.

  3. Meanwhile, heat the tortillas on a griddle or in a dry skillet until lightly charred on both sides.

  4. Serve the carnitas on the warm tortillas, topped with onion, tomato, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 625kcal
  • Total Fat : 37g
  • Saturated Fat : 8g
  • Cholesterol : 138mg
  • Sodium : 730mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 38g
  • Dietary Fiber : 11g
  • Sugar : 9g
  • Protein : 41g
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