Citrus Braised Pork Carnitas Tacos
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
42.2g
Ingredients
Pork Shoulder, Bay Leaf, Canola Oil, Orange Juice, Lime, Lime Juice, Chicken Base, Jalapeno Peppers, Kosher Salt, Onion, Agave Syrup, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomato Paste, Cumin, Black Pepper, Evaporated Milk, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Plum Tomato, Red Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Bay Leaf, Flour Tortilla, Spice, Parsley, Dried, Chile de Arbol, Mexican Oregano, Pork Lard
Contains milk, wheat, soybeans.
Reviews
4.4
Based on 115 reviews
Constance · 10/22/26
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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.
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