Enjoy juicy and flavorful roasted pork tacos with this easy recipe. The pork is marinated in a blend of spices, roasted to perfection, and then shredded for filling the tacos. Top with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, sour cream
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the pork on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the pork for about 2 hours, or until it is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding it with two forks.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with the shredded pork and top with your favorite toppings.
- Serve the roasted pork tacos with lime wedges on the side.
Interesting Facts
Pork shoulder is a flavorful cut of meat that becomes tender and juicy when roasted slowly.
Marinating the pork in spices adds depth of flavor to the tacos.
Tacos are a versatile dish that can be customized with different toppings to suit your taste.