Sheet-Pan Carnitas Tacos

Mexican · 40 min · Pork · dairy-free, high-protein

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Ingredients

• 2 lb pork shoulder, 1-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 lime, juiced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 small white onion, diced
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt

Method

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss pork with citrus juices, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, sliced onion, salt.
2. Spread on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast 25 min until pork is tender.
3. Crank oven to broil. Broil 4–5 min until edges are crispy and the citrus has caramelized.
4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet (15 sec/side). Build tacos with pork, white onion, cilantro, lime.

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