Pork Carnitas Street Tacos Recipe
These Pork Carnitas Street Tacos are a delicious and authentic Mexican-inspired dish combining tender, flavorful pork carnitas with fresh corn salsa, creamy guacamole, and crumbly queso fresco, all wrapped in warm, toasted corn tortillas. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that bursts with bold flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Tortillas
- 2 cups pork carnitas
- 12 street taco sized corn tortillas
Oils and Toppings
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup corn salsa
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1 ounce queso fresco
Instructions
- Toast the tortillas: Heat half the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2-3 tortillas at a time. Toast each side for 30 to 60 seconds until warm and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Heat the carnitas: In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil. Add the pork carnitas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes without stirring to allow some crisping on one side. Then stir and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the carnitas are thoroughly heated through and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the tacos: Lay out the toasted tortillas flat on a serving plate. Place a generous scoop of the heated carnitas in each tortilla. Top each with a spoonful of corn salsa, a dollop of creamy guacamole, and finish with a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco. Serve immediately and enjoy your street tacos.
Notes
- For extra flavor, warm the corn salsa and guacamole slightly before serving.
- Use fresh corn tortillas for best texture and taste.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with olive oil or avocado oil as preferred.
- Adjust the amount of toppings according to your spice and flavor preferences.
- These tacos pair well with a side of lime wedges and chopped cilantro.
Keywords: Pork carnitas tacos, street tacos, Mexican tacos, corn tortillas, guacamole, queso fresco, quick pork recipe
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