Pork Carnitas Tacos with Avocado Crema
This Pork Carnitas is one of my go to meals - super easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. Topped with an avocado crema!
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Ingredients
for the pork carnitas:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lean boneless pork roast or pork shoulder
- 1 quart chicken or beef stock
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chipotle pepper puree from a can
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 limes juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
for the avocado crema:
- 2 large avocados
- 1 cup Stonyfield Greek Yogurt
- 1 lime juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, sear the pork in the heated oil.
- Add the stock, onion, garlic, chipotle pepper, honey, cumin, chile powder and lime juice.
- Simmer for 2-3 hours until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Using two fork, shred meat and leave in sauce to simmer for another 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- To make the crema, blend all the ingredients together.
- Serve with warm tortilla shells and fresh cilantro.
Servings: 6 -8 servings