Citrus Braised Pork Carnitas Tacos

by Lorena Garcia

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Contains Soy

Contains Dairy

Contains Corn

Contains Pork

Peanut Free

Pork shoulder is slow-braised with citrus, garlic, and spices until tender, then crisped for rich texture. Served with corn tortillas, a smooth salsa roja, and fresh pico de gallo, this dish delivers bold, balanced flavor with every bite.

Nutritional facts

Protein

42g

Carbs

73g

Calories

830kcal

Fat

42g

Ingredients

Pork Lard, Mexican Oregano, Chile de Arbol, Spice, Parsley, Dried, Flour Tortilla, Bay Leaf, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Onion, Plum Tomato, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Evaporated Milk, Black Pepper, Cumin, Tomato Paste, Cilantro, Garlic, Agave Syrup, Onion, Kosher Salt, Jalapeno Peppers, Chicken Base, Lime Juice, Lime, Orange Juice, Canola Oil, Bay Leaf, Pork Shoulder

Contains milk, wheat, soybeans.

Reviews

4.1

Based on 58 reviews

Jennifer · 07/17/26

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About Lorena Garcia

Chef Lorena Garcia, born in Caracas, Venezuela, is a celebrated chef, entrepreneur, and media personality known for bringing the vibrant flavors of Latin cuisine to a global stage. She is the creator of CHICA, with locations in Las Vegas, Miami, and Aspen, where she became the first and only female chef honored on The Venetian’s prestigious “Wall of Culinary Titans” alongside legends like Thomas Keller and Emeril Lagasse. Her reach extends to major airports, including Dallas–Fort Worth and Atlanta, through Lorena Garcia Tapas y Cocina, and to home kitchens with her signature cookware line and a frozen food line. A familiar face on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters and Food Network’s Tournament of Champions, Lorena has also published two bestselling cookbooks and contributed to countless publications. Beyond her culinary empire, she founded the Big Chef, Little Chef program to promote healthy eating among families and serves as an ambassador for No Kid Hungry, reflecting her deep commitment to giving back.