Pork Carnitas Tacos

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork shoulder
• 1 orange
• 1 lime
• 1 onion
• 4 clove garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup lard (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp oregano
• 12 corn tortillas
• ¼ cup cilantro (optional)
• ¼ cup diced onion (optional)
• ½ cup salsa verde (optional)

Steps

1. Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks. Season generously with salt, cumin, and oregano.
2. Place pork in a slow cooker. Add sliced orange, lime, onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until pork is very tender and easily shreds.
4. Remove pork from slow cooker, reserving the liquid. Shred the pork using two forks.
5. In a large skillet, heat lard over medium-high heat (optional, for extra crispiness). Add shredded pork and cook until crispy and browned, adding a splash of the reserved cooking liquid as needed to keep it moist.
6. Warm corn tortillas. Fill with crispy carnitas.
7. Serve with optional toppings like fresh cilantro, diced onion, and salsa verde.