Ingredients
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1 1/2-2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 2 inch cubes
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1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
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1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
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4 slices orange rind, from half an orange
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1 (12 ounce) can Mr Pibb soda or 1 (12 ounce) can Coca-Cola
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16 fajita-size flour tortillas
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1 large tomatoes, cored and chopped
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, to taste
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Combine pork, onion, jalapeno, orange peel and soda in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Uncover and shred the meat using 2 forks.
- Serve on flour tortillas and top with pico de gallo, if desired.
- For Pico de Gallo:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use; Makes 1 1/2 cups.
- Note: Also, up to 2 teaspoons each of fresh minced garlic and dried oregano can be added to taste.
- The carnitas can be served rolled into flour tortillas or in taco shells.
- Topping options include pico de gallo, guacamole or shredded cheese with a bit of taco sauce.