Taco Carnitas with Homemade Tortillas
Slow roasted pork shoulder inside fresh warm soft tortillas.
servings: 5
total time: 5 hours
recipe by: Rae
Ingredients
- Carnitas:
- 2 lb pork shoulder
- 4 dashes liquid smoke
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 TBSP oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Tortillas:
- 2 cups Instant Masa
- 2 cup warm water
- Toppings:
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
- Shaved Cabbage
- Cheese (Cojita, shredded jack or cheddar, whatever you like)
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Directions
- Pat the pork with paper towels. Rub with liquid smoke on all sides.
- Liberally season with salt & pepper.
- Rub in the remaining spices.
- Heat the oven to 275 deg F. Heat a dutch oven over high heat and add the oil. Sear the pork on all sides without burning the spices. Add the water, cover and place in oven. Roast for 4 hours.
- In the meantime make the tortillas. Mix the masa and water in a bowl for 4 minutes or follow the package instructions.
- Make 16 equal size balls from the dough. Flatten using a tortilla press lined with parchment paper. Or press by hand into a 6 inch round. I sprayed my parchment with a little oil spray.
- Cook each tortilla on a griddle. Cook about 30-40 seconds, flip and repeat. Cook until no doughy specks are visible. Cover and keep in warm, dry place.
- Remove pork from oven and uncover. Allow to sit 20 minutes. Pull the pork against the grain of the meat for maximum tenderness.
- Serve the tortillas along side the carnitas. Top with your choice of delicious garnishes.
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