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Lime juice in the crema give these tacos a good zing!

Carnitas:

• 1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ⅓ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Lime Crema:

• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 2 (5.3 ounce) containers plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pinch chili powder

Tacos:

• 16 (6 inch) soft yellow corn tortillas
• 4 large leaf (blank)s leaves green cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup very thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup pico de gallo

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1

  Carnitas: Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 2- to 3-inch pieces; transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, orange juice, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, oregano, and cayenne.

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• Step 2

  Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours, or on High 4 to 5 hours. Transfer pork to a large bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add enough cooking liquid from slow cooker to moisten.

• Step 3

  Lime Crema: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dust with chili powder.

• Step 4

  Tacos: Serve pork in tortillas with cabbage, red onion, and pico de gallo (if using). Garnish with crema and lime zest.

Tips

https://www.allrecipes.com/cook/dougiebc/

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

338.4 calories; protein 17.9g 36% DV; carbohydrates 32.5g 11% DV; fat 16g 25% DV; cholesterol 52.6mg 18% DV; sodium 761.4mg 31% DV.Full Nutrition

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