Pork carnitas tacos with homemade sauce

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 600 g of pork to stew (shoulder or loin)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 onion
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt, pepper
• Corn tortillas, chopped onion and cilantro to serve

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Cut the meat into large pieces, season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a pot or deep frying pan and brown the meat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
3. Chop onion and garlic, add to the meat and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Mix well to coat the meat.
5. Add enough water to partially cover the meat and cook, covered, over very low heat for 2 hours until the meat is tender and falling apart.
6. Remove the meat and shred with forks. Place in a pan and brown for 5-6 minutes until crispy on the outside.
7. Assemble the tacos: Heat the corn tortillas and fill them with the crispy carnitas. Serve with chopped onion, fresh cilantro, and sauce to taste.