Pork Carnitas Tacos

Ingredients

• •2 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into large chunks
• •1 onion, quartered
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp ground coriander
• •1 tsp chili powder
• •1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/4 tsp black pepper
• •1 cup orange juice
• •1 lime, juiced
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •12 small corn tortillas
• •1 cup diced tomatoes
• •1 cup diced onion
• •1 cup chopped cilantro
• •1 avocado, sliced
• •1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Season the pork shoulder pieces with salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and smoked paprika.

3. 3

   Sear the pork in the skillet until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   In a slow cooker, combine the seared pork, quartered onion, minced garlic, orange juice, and lime juice.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender and easily shreds.

6. 6

   Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it back into the cooking juices.

7. 7

   In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

8. 8

   Serve the shredded pork on the warmed tortillas and top with diced tomatoes, onion, chopped cilantro, and avocado slices, with lime wedges on the side.