Pork Carnitas Tacos

Item No. REC14024
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  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Wheat
Preheat Time
25m
Total Time
0h 25m
Easy
8
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Ingredients

  • kosher salt (1 teaspoon)
  • ground black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
  • dried oregano (2 teaspoons)
  • cumin (1 teaspoon)
  • chili powder (1/2 teaspoon)
  • canola oil (1 tablespoon)
  • boneless pork half loin roast (3-4 pounds)
  • medium onions, coarsely chopped (2)
  • orange juice (1 cup)
  • jar salsa Verde (16-ounce)
  • flour tortillas (12-16)
  • Shredded cheese
  • Fresh Pico de Gallo
  • Cilantro
  • Sour Cream

Utensils needed

  • 2 1/2 quart oval baking dish
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Instant-Read Thermometer
  • Small Bowl

Instructions

Step 1
1. Install the Accessory Frame in the bottom level of the unit. Turn the left-hand dial to select SPECIALTY ROAST, set STAGE 1 temperature to 600 °F, and set time to 10 minutes. Push the righthand dial to select STAGE 2, then set the temperature to 300 °F and time to 2 hours 45 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (preheating will take approx. 25 minutes).

Step 2
2. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and oil to form a paste. Place the roast on top of the Pro-Heat pan and spread the seasoning rub on the top side of the roast.

Step 3
3. When the unit is preheated and ADD FOOD and PRS STRT displays, open the door and place the pan in the unit. Close the door and select START/STOP to begin cooking.

Step 4
4. After 10 minutes, when STAGE 2 cooking begins, open the door, and remove the pan onto a heat-proof surface. Transfer the pork roast to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.

Step 5
5. Distribute the chopped onions around the roast, pour the orange juice and salsa Verde into the baking dish and with a fork, combine the mixture. Cover with aluminum foil. Place the dish in the oven, close the door, and allow to cook.

Step 6
6. Cooking is complete when the internal temperature of the pork roast reads 190F to 195F on an instant-read thermometer and the pork meat separates easily. (Cooking the pork to any temperature below that won't give you meat that is tender enough to pull apart properly.)

Step 7
7. Remove pan from the oven. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Using forks, shred the meat and combine with the sauce.

Step 8
8. Serve pork carnitas with tortillas, fresh Pico de Gallo, chopped cilantro, and sour cream.