Description
Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Roasted Jalapeño Lime Avocado are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms taco night into a fiesta. Tender, slow-cooked pork is perfectly crisped and topped with a creamy avocado sauce that boasts the smoky essence of roasted jalapeños. Each taco delivers a delightful crunch and zesty kick, making them perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Enjoy these tacos with friends and family for a meal that celebrates delicious flavors and cherished moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 3 fresh jalapeños (halved)
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 corn tortillas
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (for sauce)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from pork shoulder and cut into large chunks. Season generously with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes).
- Transfer seared pork to a slow cooker. Add minced garlic and enough water or chicken broth to cover halfway. Cook on low for about 6 hours until tender.
- Preheat oven to broil and roast halved jalapeños on a baking sheet until blistered (about 5 minutes).
- Blend roasted jalapeños, avocados, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Shred cooked pork and warm corn tortillas briefly. Assemble tacos by adding shredded carnitas and drizzling with avocado sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (130g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg