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Easy Carnitas Style Tacos

Need a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes? These Harvest Creek Easy Carnitas-Style Tacos are bursting with bold flavor and come together in just 25 minutes! Using Harvest Creek Pulled Pork, this simple shortcut delivers juicy, savory meat with minimal prep — perfect for busy nights.

Need a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes? These Harvest Creek Easy Carnitas-Style Tacos are bursting with bold flavor and come together in just 25 minutes! Using Harvest Creek Pulled Pork, this simple shortcut delivers juicy, savory meat with minimal prep — perfect for busy nights.

Need a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes? These Harvest Creek Easy Carnitas-Style Tacos are bursting with bold flavor and come together in just 25 minutes! Using Harvest Creek Pulled Pork, this simple shortcut delivers juicy, savory meat with minimal prep — perfect for busy nights.

PREP TIME:

20 minutes

COOK TIME:

5 minutes

TOTAL TIME:

25 minutes

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

Easy

SERVES:

2

COURSE:

Entree

CUISINE:

Mexican

INGREDIENTS

1⁄2 cup white vinegar 

1⁄2 teaspoon salt 

1 tablespoon granulated sugar 

1 small red onion, peeled and sliced into strips, from stem to root 

6 6” corn or flour tortillas 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

1 (12 oz./340 g) can Pulled Pork, drained 

2 tablespoons store-bought bottled taco sauce 

1 avocado, thinly sliced 

1⁄4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes or fresh tomato salsa 

1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced 

1 small bunch cilantro sprigs 

1⁄4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled 

1 lime, sliced into wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place vinegar, sugar, salt, and red onion into medium bowl and toss to combine. Set aside. 2. Heat a medium cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working one at a time, heat tortillas, 10–15 seconds. Flip and heat on second side, about 10 seconds. Stack and wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm as you go. (Tortillas can also be warmed in a foil packet in oven). 3. Heat oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add pork and sauté until heated through and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add taco sauce and toss to coat meat. Remove from heat and set aside. 4. Assemble tacos: Divide meat evenly between tortillas and top with marinated red onion, avocados, chopped tomatoes or salsa, jalapeños, cilantro sprigs, and cheese. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

ESTIMATED NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: ~1,625 kcal
Protein: ~61 g
Fat: ~92 g
Carbohydrates: ~138 g
Fiber: ~20 g
Sodium: ~1,800–2,200 mg

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Tacos, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meals, Street Food, Chicken Recipes, Mexican Inspired, Handheld Meals

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