Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(2 pound)boneless pork shoulder roast
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½cupchopped onion
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⅓cuporange juice
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1tablespooncumin
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1 ½teaspoonskosher salt
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1teaspoondried oregano, crushed
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¼teaspooncayenne pepper
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1lime, zested and juiced
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2(5.3 ounce) containersplain fat-free Greek yogurt
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½teaspoonkosher salt
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1pinchchili powder (Optional)
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16(6 inch)soft yellow corn tortillas
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4leaves green cabbage, shredded
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1cupvery thinly sliced red onion
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1cuppico de gallo (Optional)
Cooking Directions
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Make carnitas: Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 2- to 3-inch pieces; transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, orange juice, cumin, salt, oregano, and cayenne.
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Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or High 4 to 5 hours.
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Transfer pork to a large bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add enough cooking liquid from slow cooker to moisten.
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Make lime crema: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt and salt. Dust with chili powder.
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Make tacos: Serve pork in tortillas with shredded cabbage, red onion, and pico de gallo. Garnish with crema and lime zest.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe8 | |
| Calories338 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g |
21% |
| Saturated Fat 6g |
30% |
| Cholesterol 53mg |
18% |
| Sodium 761mg |
33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g |
12% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g |
18% |
| Total Sugars 6g |
|
| Protein 18g |
36% |
| Vitamin C 17mg |
18% |
| Calcium 89mg |
7% |
| Iron 2mg |
12% |
| Potassium 470mg |
10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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