Crispy Pork Carnitas Tacos

These carnitas are slow-cooked until tender, then crisped up and tucked into warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings for a bite that just screams street food. Those corn tortillas are where the carbs live, tallying up a solid 36 grams, so save this one for a flexible day.

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36g

net carbs

36g

protein

33g

fat

610

kcal

The keto read

36g net carbs per serving

Ingredients

4 servings

Boneless pork shoulder2 lb

Orange1 each

Lime1 each

Yellow onion1 medium

Garlic cloves4 each

Bay leaves2 each

Ground cumin1 tsp

Dried oregano1 tsp

Salt1.5 tsp

Black pepper0.5 tsp

Canola oil (ensure soy-free) or lard2 tbsp

100% Corn tortillas6 each

Fresh cilantro, chopped0.25 cup

Diced white onion0.25 cup

Salsa (ensure no soy, wheat, dairy, eggs)0.5 cup

Radish slices0.25 cup

Method

Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks. Season well with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.

Halve the orange and lime. Quarter the yellow onion. Smash garlic cloves.

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, combine pork, orange and lime halves, onion quarters, garlic, bay leaves, and enough water to barely cover the pork.

Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2.5-3 hours, or until pork is fork-tender. Skim any foam that rises to the top.

Remove pork from the pot and shred it using two forks. Discard the cooking liquid solids (citrus, onion, bay leaves). Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

Heat canola oil or lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shredded pork in a single layer. Fry until browned and crispy, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in the reserved cooking liquid and let it reduce and caramelize around the pork, making it even crispier.

Warm corn tortillas on a dry skillet or griddle for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.

tacos

Spoon crispy carnitas into warm tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, diced white onion, a dollop of salsa, and radish slices. Serve immediately.

The keto read

Why this lands at 36g net carbs

The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 36g net carbs against 36g protein and 33g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.

Common questions

Is Crispy Pork Carnitas Tacos keto?▾

Crispy Pork Carnitas Tacos has 36g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for strict keto but workable on a generous carb budget.

What are the macros for Crispy Pork Carnitas Tacos?▾

610 calories, 36g protein, 33g fat, and 36g net carbs per serving.

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