Paleo Carnitas Flour Tacos with Onion and Cilantro

Experience the bold, smoky flavors of these Paleo Carnitas Flour Tacos with Onion and Cilantro, a dish that flawlessly balances tender, slow-cooked pork with vibrant garnishes and grain-free tortillas. Seasoned with a fragrant blend of cumin, garlic, oregano, and citrus juices, the pork shoulder is simmered to perfection before being crisped for irresistible texture. Topped with freshly chopped onion and cilantro, these tacos offer a refreshing contrast to the rich, caramelized carnitas. Served on paleo-friendly flour tortillas, this recipe is a gluten-free and grain-free twist on a classic Mexican favorite, ready to delight your taste buds in each savory bite. Perfect for meal prepping or a crowd-pleasing dinner, these tacos bring traditional flavors to your healthy lifestyle with ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder
• 2 teaspoons Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 large Onion
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 8 tortillas Paleo flour tortillas

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with sea salt, black pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

Step 2

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the pork chunks to the hot oil and sear on all sides until brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 4

Pour the orange juice and lime juice over the pork pieces, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the pork simmer for about 3 hours or until tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Step 6

Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks.

Step 7

Increase the heat to medium-high and let the cooking liquid reduce to about half its volume, then add the shredded pork back to the pot.

Step 8

Crisp the pork by letting it cook in the reducing liquid, stirring occasionally until the edges turn golden and crispy.

Step 9

Finely chop the onion and cilantro, setting both aside as garnishes.

Step 10

Warm the paleo flour tortillas according to the package instructions.

Step 11

Assemble the tacos by placing some shredded pork onto each tortilla, and garnishing with chopped onion and cilantro.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy the flavorful paleo carnitas tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1913.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3390.0

Total Fat 168.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 800.5mg	0%
Sodium 6927.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 39.1g
Protein 244.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 530.0mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 4825.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 29.6%

Carbs: 24.4%