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Mexican Pork Tacos

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 pounds Pork shoulder
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tspb Salt
  • 12 pieces Corn tortillas
  • 1 whole, sliced Onions
  • 2 tbsp, chopped Coriander
  • to taste Serve on the side Lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Cut the pork shoulder into 1-2 inch pieces.
  2. In a large pot, add the pork, garlic cloves, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Pour enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover. Allow to cook for about 45 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
  3. While the pork is cooking, slice your onions, chop the coriander, and prepare your lime wedges.
  4. Once the pork is tender and cooked, remove from pot and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, shred the pork using two forks.
  5. Prepare your tortillas by warming them up, either in an oven, microwave, or on a pan.
  6. Assemble your tacos: fill your warmed tortillas with the shredded pork, a spoonful of onions, some chopped coriander, and a squeeze of lime.