Tacos de Carnitas

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Cubes of pork simmered in water and seasonings until tender, then crisped up in a skillet and ready for tacos de carnitas.

By: Thehungrybluebird (via Thehungrybluebird)
Original Publish: May 4, 2017
Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 135 mins
Yields: 12, 12 servings

Nutrition Facts

278 kcalCalories
25 gProtein
27 gCarbs
8 gFat
Finished Tacos de Carnitas

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Instructions

  1. Trim any thick fat from the pork butt. Cut the meat into 1-inch cubes, discarding any that are pure fat, but don't try and trim away all the fat in the meat, that's needed for flavor and to help with browning later!!

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Chef's Notes

I like to heat and lightly brown the tortillas in a nonstick skillet.
If you want to brown the carnitas a little more to finish, use a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan.  Spoon pan fat drippings/cooking juices over carnitas while browning.

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