Tacos de Carnitas are the ultimate cornerstone of Mexican street food—crispy on the edges, melt-in-your-mouth tender inside, and dangerously addictive.
Start with pork butt, the perfect cut for slow cooking. Simmer it low and slow in its own fat (confit-style) until buttery soft. Once tender, turn up the heat to crisp up those edges for that iconic carnitas texture.
Don’t toss the leftover pork fat—it’s liquid gold! You can use it for refrying beans, roasting veggies, or making more tacos.
Top your tacos with salsa verde, diced onion, cilantro, and something crunchy like radish or jalapeño. Serve with warm tortillas and let everyone build their own plate.
This is a must-try dish that brings authentic Mexican flavor straight to your kitchen. Watch the full video below to learn the method and start your taco night right!
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