Easiest Ever Pork Carnitas Tacos
with Cotija Cheese & Lime-Pepita Slaw
Cooking time
15 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
1020 /serving
Since the carnitas are pre-cooked, all you have to do is heat them up. Since the onion and cabbage are pre-cut, all you have to do is add fresh lime juice for a sunny boost. Fifteen minutes later, all you have to do is enjoy.
We will send you:
- 285g Pre-cooked pork carnitas
- 1 Lime
- 300g Shredded cabbage
- 50g Diced onions
- 30ml Orange juice
- 60ml Mayonnaise
- 25g Roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 30g Cotija cheese (contains lipase)
- 6 Wheat flour tortillas
Contains: Eggs • Milk • Sulphites • Wheat
You will need:
Medium pan
Microwave
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Total Fat
63 g
Saturated Fat
13 g
Sodium
1320 mg
Total Carb
77 g
Sugars
10 g
Protein
37 g
Fibre
7 g
Preparation
Pickle the onions
- Juice the lime.
- In a small bowl, combine the onions, ½ the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Warm the pork
- In a medium pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the pork and cook, breaking up the meat, 4 to 5 min., until warmed through.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- Wipe out and reserve the pan.
Make the slaw
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine both types of cabbage, the pepitas, ½ the orange juice, ½ the mayo, ½ the remaining lime juice, a drizzle of oil and S&P.
Warm the tortillas
- In the reserved pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium.
- Working in batches, add the tortillas and toast, 15 to 30 sec. per side, until warmed through and beginning to brown
Make the lime mayo & serve
- In a second small bowl, combine the remaining mayo, orange juice and lime juice, and S&P.
- Divide the tortillas between your plates.
- Spread with the lime mayo.
- Top with the pork, onions (drain before adding) and a spoonful of the slaw.
- Garnish with the cheese.
- Serve the remaining slaw on the side. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking pork to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
