Mexican Tacos Carnitas Recipe

Recipe By EatingWell

These mexican tacos carnitas are made with juicy, slow-cooker pork. Use corn tortillas and top with salsa, fresh cilantro, and lime zest for an authentic taste.

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5hr 30minstotal
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Ingredients for Mexican Tacos Carnitas Recipe

  • 0.17 tablespoon Ground pasilla, new mexico, or ancho chile pepper
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 0.33 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 0.17 teaspoon Snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 0.17 teaspoon Finely shredded orange peel
  • 0.08 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1/25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.33 inch 1 boneless pork shoulder roast, cut into
  • 0.33 Large onions, cut into wedges
  • 0.17 can Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 0.13 cup Orange juice
  • 2 Corn Tortillas
  • 1/25 cup Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/25 cup Finely chopped green onion
  • 0.06 cup Bottled green salsa
Nutrition
value
61
calories per serving
1 g Fat2 g Protein10 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    1g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    44mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    321mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    34mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    32mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    26mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    39mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By EatingWell