Carnitas Soft Tacos

K is currently going through a carnitas craze. Carnitas is sort of like the Mexican version of braised meat. Although it can be made of beef, it is most commonly made of pork. This past weekend, we decided to make soft tacos using pork carnitas, and they turned out great and so tasty! Our version is definitely not the traditional method, but it is an easy, fast, and affordable way to cook this delicious pork. Try it! The dish will look colorful and impressive…but a cinch to do! Come on, let’s get cooking!

What You Need:

• Pork Shoulder
• Onion
• Garlic
• Salt and Pepper
• Water

What To Do:

First start by peeling and cutting onion, garlic, and pork in big pieces. Fry up the onions and garlic for a few minutes and then add the pork.

Add water along with salt and pepper. Add enough water to almost cover the pork.

Boil and simmer/braise for 2 hours

By the time most of your water has evaporated, the pork should be done. Check it with your fork. the pork should be able to shred easily.

You are done with the carnitas! Now all we need to do is build the soft taco.

First, get yourself some yummy corn tortillas. You can gently fry them for extra yumminess. Next, apply a thin (or thick if you want!) layer of refried beans. Then plop on some pork.

Then apply a layer of salsa.

Next top the meal off with sour cream, gaucamole, and Mexican cheese! ENJOY!!!!