Recipes Cuisine Latin American Mexican Zesty Carnitas Tacos 4.7 (21) 13 Reviews 4 Photos Lime juice in the crema give these carnitas tacos a good zing! Submitted by Doug Updated on December 28, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 4 4 4 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 16 tacos Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Carnitas: 1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast ½ cup chopped onion ⅓ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon cumin 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Lime Crema: 1 lime, zested and juiced 2 (5.3 ounce) containers plain fat-free Greek yogurt ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 pinch chili powder (Optional) Tacos: 16 (6 inch) soft yellow corn tortillas 4 leaves green cabbage, shredded 1 cup very thinly sliced red onion 1 cup pico de gallo (Optional) Directions 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. Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or High 4 to 5 hours. Transfer pork to a large bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add enough cooking liquid from slow cooker to moisten. Make lime crema: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt and salt. Dust with chili powder. Make tacos: Serve pork in tortillas with shredded cabbage, red onion, and pico de gallo. Garnish with crema and lime zest. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 338 Calories 16g Fat 33g Carbs 18g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved