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A customizable taco bar featuring slow-cooked carnitas, fresh salsas, and crisp toppings—where every topping is the best choice. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, orange juice, cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork shoulder
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 avocado
- 4 lime wedges
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 8 corn tortillas
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 lb pork shoulder in a slow cooker, add 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 cup chicken broth. Cook on low for 8 hours until fork-tender. Shred meat, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
- Step 2: Dice 2 medium tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, and 2 jalapeños into small pieces. Combine with 1/2 cup reserved pork liquid for a fresh salsa. Halve and slice 1 avocado into thin wedges.
- Step 3: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side. Arrange shredded pork, diced salsa, avocado wedges, 2 cups shredded lettuce, and lime wedges on a platter. Let guests build their own tacos, choosing their favorite combination for the best possible bite.
