Go Back
+ servings
Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Roasted Jalapeño Lime Avocado

Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Roasted Jalapeño Lime Avocado

Enjoy a flavorful journey with Crispy Carnitas Tacos featuring Roasted Jalapeño Lime Avocado, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 525

Ingredients
  

Pork and Seasoning
  • 3 lbs pork shoulder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp cumin
Vegetables and Herbs
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 fresh jalapeños
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
Fruits
  • 3 limes
  • 2 ripe avocados flesh

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • blender
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir for one minute.
  3. Transfer the seasoned pork, sautéed onions, and garlic to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
  4. Preheat oven to broil. Place jalapeños on a baking sheet and roast until charred on all sides (about 10 minutes).
  5. In a blender, combine roasted jalapeños (seeds removed), avocado flesh from two avocados, lime juice from one lime, and cilantro. Blend until smooth; season with salt.
  6. Shred cooked pork using forks. For extra crispiness, spread shredded meat on a baking sheet and broil for an additional five minutes.
  7. Serve in warm tortillas topped with jalapeño lime avocado sauce and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 27gFat: 32g

Notes

Feel free to swap pork with chicken or jackfruit for a vegetarian version. Experiment with spices like smoked paprika for added flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!