Carnitas Tacos with Radish Salsa

These Carnitas Tacos with Radish Salsa are a flavorful and satisfying Mexican dish. Tender, slow-cooked pork is paired with a zesty radish salsa for a perfect balance of flavors. Serve these tacos at your next gathering for a crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 12 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups thinly sliced radishes
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 jalapeos, minced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions:

In a large skillet, combine pork, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper

Add orange juice and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low

Simmer for 2 hours until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork

While the pork is simmering, make the radish salsa

In a bowl, combine sliced radishes, cilantro, minced jalapeos, lime juice, and olive oil

Season with salt and pepper

Refrigerate until serving

Once the pork is done, shred it with a fork and return it to the skillet

Increase heat to medium-high and cook until the edges of the pork are crispy, about 5 minutes

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave

To serve, spoon the carnitas onto each tortilla, top with radish salsa, and garnish with extra cilantro if desired

Enjoy your delicious Carnitas Tacos with Radish Salsa