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Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Onions

Name: Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Onions
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southwestern American
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion sliced; 1 jalapeño diced; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 8 small tortillas

Tender carnitas served in warm tortillas with pickled onions and toppings.

210 minutes8 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Place pork in roasting pan with orange and lime juice. Roast 3 hours.
Shred pork with two forks. In a bowl, mix onions, jalapeño, vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
Warm tortillas. Fill with pork and pickled onions. Add desired toppings.
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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