Name: Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2-4
Ingredients: Fresh Pork Ham Strips for Carnitas, 1 package; Tortillas; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup queso fresco or cotija cheese; Guacamole

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Dinner

Carnitas Tacos

TOTAL TIME20 mins

SKILL LEVELBeginner

SERVINGS2-4

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About this RecipeWarm, lightly toasted corn tortillas cradling tender, juicy carnitas, piled high and finished with crisp red onion, creamy guacamole, and a generous sprinkle of queso fresco or Cotija—each bite delivering rich, savory flavor with the perfect balance of freshness and indulgence.

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Ingredients

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Key Ingredient

Fresh Pork Ham Strips for Carnitas

1 package Fresh Pork Ham Strips for Carnitas

10 Tortillas

1/2 cup Red onion, chopped

1/2 cup Queso fresco or cotija cheese

Guacamole (optional)

Directions

Cook pork cuts per instructions on the package

Lightly toast tortillas in a pan with a tsp of olive oil until warm

Place cooked carnitas pork cuts in tortillas

Top carnitas with prepared toppings

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