Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos

Tender, fall-apart pork shoulder slow-cooked with aromatic poblanos, onions, and cinnamon. The meat is shredded and crisped up in a pan for that authentic carnitas texture. Served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like pickled onions and cotija cheese. A rich and savory meal perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prep.

Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas Tacos

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Temp

350°F

Difficulty

beginner

Servings

1

Cost

$20

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Pork Shoulder
  • 6 count Poblano Pepper
  • 1 count white onion
  • 3 sprigs rosemary
  • 3 sprigs oregano
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 count taco shells

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Sear pork in a pot.

  3. 3

    Add peppers, onion, herbs, spices, broth.

  4. 4

    Cover and bake 3-4 hours.

  5. 5

    Shred pork and crisp in a pan.

  6. 6

    Serve in tortillas with toppings.