Sheet Pan Mexican Carnitas Tacos
Crispy pork shoulder cooked sheet pan style with peppers and onions. Easy carnitas perfect for taco night with minimal cleanup.
AI SCORE
86
/100
⏱️
60 min
Time
👥
6 people
Servings
🔥
420 kcal
Calories
📊
easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1kg pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 12 corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large sheet pan with foil.
2
Toss pork chunks with cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil.
3
Arrange pork on sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes.
4
Toss peppers and onions with remaining oil, garlic, and lime juice.
5
Add vegetables to pan with pork and roast another 15-20 minutes until pork is crispy.
6
Shred pork slightly with forks and mix with pan juices.
7
Serve with warm tortillas, cilantro, and lime wedges.
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