Mexican Pork Carnita Tacos
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
90 minutes
YIELDS
4

Ingredients
- 1/2 pkt (15 g) Mexican spice
- 500g pork shoulder without rind *
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, quartered
- 6-8 tortillas
Directions
STEP 1
Sauté onion, 5 min. Add spice, sauté 1 min.
STEP 2
Add pork, and orange juice, simmer 90 min until pork falls off the bone.
STEP 3
Remove the pork, shred and sauté on high for 2 min each side to give a crispy finish.
STEP 4
Warm tortillas in microwave and load with avocado, and pork.
HOW TO SERVE
Serve with tomato salsa, a squeeze of lime or a sprinkle of cheese.
HINTS & TIPS
SIDES &CONDIMENTS
Left over pork is great to use for fried rice, or served with a sweet potato mash and steamed greens.
SWAPS & ALTERNATIVES
Veggie combos: replace avocado with a sweet potato mash.
Reduce meat: 250 g pork chops + 200 g black beans.
Alternative: replace pork shoulder with pork chops, lamb shanks or chicken drumsticks.
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