Carnitas Pork Tacos with Honey Lime Dressing

I really love a recipe that can be put together in a short time, walk away from and come back to a fabulous meal. These Carnitas Pork Tacos take no time to put in the slow cooker then finish with awesome flavor and so tender the meat pulls with a fork. The Honey Lime Dressing puts these Carnitas Tacos over the top with just the right flavor to compliment the flavor of the pork. We didn't have that many left overs but the next day we made Carnitas Burritos, they were so good. I sure hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did.

Carnitas Pork Tacos with honey Lime Dressing

Carnitas Pork Tacos with Honey Lime Dressing

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

2 pound pork tenderloin

Rub

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup cilantro, chopped

1 cup green onions with tops, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups Salsa Verde

The Dressing

4 tablespoons lime juice

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 1/2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped fine or dried

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

dash cayenne

Corn Tortillas

Topping Options:

Lettuce, Green Onions, Cheese,Pineapple, Green Apples, Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt

Directions

Mix the cumin, oregano, chipotle, salt and pepper in a small bowl.  

Dry the tenderloin and rub with 1/2 of the dry seasons.

In a very hot skillet pour the olive oil and place the rubbed tenderloin in the skillet and sear the meat.

Remove the tenderloin from the skillet and place it in a preheated slow cooker.

Pour the salsa verde over the tenderloin and sprinkle the remainder of the seasons over the meat.

Place the onions, peppers and cilantro on top of the meat and cover the cooker.

Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or slow for 5 to 6 hours.

Remove the pork after cooking and place in a utility pan, with two forks shred the meat. Return the meat to the cooker and mix with the remainder liquid.  Keep on warm until time to serve.

The Dressing

Place all the ingredients into a jar with a lid. Place the lid on the jar and close very tight. Shake the jar with the dressing until the liquid is completely mixed and a milky color.  Put into a serving container and keep at room temperature until ready to serve.

Recipe Tip:

When stacking this taco, we like to stack the lettuce on the bottom, then the onions, then the meat and cheese, then the dressing.  Stacking with the greens on the bottom keeps the tortilla dry on the bottom.

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These Tacos Are Great!

Lets Make Carnitas

Sear The Meat

Place Into A Pre Heated Slow Cooker

With The Salsa and Veggies

Shred The Pork

Ready To Serve

Enjoy!

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I sure enjoyed your company today and hope you enjoy these Carnitas Pork Tacos with Honey Lime Dressing. Hope you have a fantastic week and come back to see us real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen

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