Carnitas tacos are all about the slow cooked pork they’re stuffed with. And (not to brag) but I think I have the best carnitas recipe ever. The pulled pork is unbelievably tender with magical crispy bits and full of flavor. It’s irresistible. And because the meat is so tasty, these carnitas tacos need very little else to complete the meal. I like them best with guacamole, a little minced red onion, and (sometimes) a dollop of sour cream. But the options for topping your pork tacos are almost unlimited. And I’ve got a few ideas to share with you.
Why you want to make carnitas tacos tonight
With a stack of these babies in front of you, you’ll smile the whole way through dinner. They’re so easy to make. Once you pull the pork out of your slow cooker, shred it with 2 forks, crisp the meat under the broiler, then toss it in the reduced cooking liquid. Now put the pulled pork on a tortilla and dig in! You can celebrate every Taco Tuesday like it’s Cinco de Mayo. The carnitas recipe is a healthy one made without any sugar or unhealthy ingredients. Use corn tortillas for gluten-free carnitas tacos and paleo tortillas for paleo carnitas tacos. If you’re doing a Whole30 or like to eat low-carb, use lettuce wraps and you’re good to go. This is what I normally opt to do. This carnitas tacos recipe is THE BEST. ← totally worth the all-caps yelling. I’ve tried many different carnitas recipes as well as recipe tested this one so many times I can’t count. This one is my absolute favorite. Promise me you’ll make it?
How to make pork tacos
If you can press the on button on your slow cooker, you can make these tacos. Here’s your game plan: The full recipe can be found in the recipe card below. If you’re a fan of all things tacos, also try our shrimp tacos!
How to make pulled pork tacos paleo + gluten-free
Luckily for us, these carnitas tacos are very easy to make for everyone at the table. The carnitas recipe is both gluten-free and paleo so you don’t have to change a thing about the best part of these tacos. To make gluten-free carnitas tacos: All you have to do is make sure that you use gluten-free tortillas. Corn tortillas are the best option. Just make sure to check the labels for sneaky gluten. To make paleo carnitas tacos: You’ll either have to make your own paleo tortillas or turn these carnitas tacos into carnitas lettuce wraps. These mushroom breakfast tacos are made with egg and flaxseed tortillas that would be delicious stuffed with carnitas.
What to serve with tacos de carnitas
This recipe is so good that I think keeping it simple is best. A batch of my Easy Guacamole Recipe and a Fizzy Lime Margarita and you’ll be set. But if you want to create a Mexican feast with these carnitas tacos as the centerpiece, here are my favorite Mexican sides:
Spicy Mexican Rice Loaded Food Truck Mexican Nacho Fries Lightened Up Mexican Corn Dip with Avocado and Jalapeño Creamy Avocado Sauce
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