Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Avocado Crema
These Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Avocado Crema are absolutely delicious! Shredded pork is drizzled with a citrusy and spicy jus and baked until slightly crispy. It tops corn tortillas along with onions, cilantro, and a tangy and spicy Avocado Crema.
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover shredded pork
- 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid from shredded pork,
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
For the spicy avocado crema:
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/2 jalapeno, roughly chopped, seeds and ribs removed for less spice if you prefer
To serve:
- Corn tortillas
- Lime slices
- Chopped Avocado
- Cilantro
- Red Onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine reserved cooking liquid in a glass jar along with the lime juice, orange juice, cumin, and chili powder. Shake to combine.
- Add shredded pork to a baking sheet. Drizzle with a few spoonfuls of the liquid, and place in the one. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove pan from oven, drizzle with more of the liquid, and return to the oven. Do this 3 times, for a total cook time of 15 minutes or until pork is slightly crispy.
For the spicy avocado crema:
- Meanwhile, prepare the spicy avocado crema. Add avocado, greek yogurt, lime juice, jalapeno, salt, and cilantro to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
To Serve:
- Add shredded pork to corn tortillas. Top with chopped red onion, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle with spicy avocado crema and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Start with my recipe for Instant Pot Shredded Pork.