Easy Pork Carnitas for Speedy Tacos
Juicy pork tenderloin is seasoned with spices and citrus to create flavorful and quick pork carnitas, perfect for speedy tacos.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin cut into small bite-sized pieces
- salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 small lime juiced
- low carb flour tortillas for tacos
- diced avocado
- pico de gallo
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut the pork tenderloin into small bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 15 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add the pork pieces to the skillet; season with brown sugar, oregano, ancho chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes or until pork is cooked through.
- Stir in orange juice; scrape up browned bits from the pan. Add lime juice and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat, taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the carnitas in tortillas topped with diced avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
Notes
This quick pork carnitas recipe is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or taco night. Feel free to add your favorite toppings like cheese or salsa for extra flavor.