Super Tasty Carnitas Tacos

Name: Super Tasty Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 pounds skinless, boneless pork shoulder or butt; 4 garlic cloves (chopped); 2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 yellow onion (chopped); 1 orange (juiced); 1 jalapeno pepper (deseeded and finely diced); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup red onion (finely diced); ½ cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped); 6 tortillas; limes (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:8h

These slow cooker carnitas tacos are the secret to the best Taco Tuesday dinner. And for visual reference, watch how I make these carnitas tacos in my kitchen in the video below!

Updated at: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:06:53 GMT