Mini Carnitas Tacos Fiesta
An oven method way of cooking carnitas the traditional way.
Servings
4-6servings
Servings
4-6servings
Ingredients
Condiments
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Season the pork generously in salt, black pepper, and cumin. Place the pork in a large casserole dish (about 9 x 12) and nestle the onion, orange, garlic, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves between the pork. The ingredients should be snuggly fit into a single layer. Pour the oil over the pork and it should almost cover the pork. Cover tightly with foil and cook for 3 1/2 hours until tender.
  2. Remove the pieces of pork and lay the pieces on a baking sheet and place under a broiler for about 5-7 minutes or until pork is well browned and crisp.
  3. Heat your tortillas. I just lightly toast them over an open stove flame until they start to lightly blister and then wrap them in a kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft. Break the pieces of carnitas into large chunks.
  4. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and cotija.