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Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Jalapeños

Name: Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Jalapeños
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southwestern American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pork shoulder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños; 8 small tortillas; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1 tbsp lime juice

Crispy carnitas with tangy pickled jalapeños in warm tortillas.

110 minutes4 servings

Method

Season pork with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder.
Cook pork in olive oil until browned, add orange juice, cover, simmer 1.5 hours.
Shred pork, mix with lime juice and cilantro.
Warm tortillas, fill with pork and jalapeños, serve.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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