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Recipe Idea: How to Cook Delicious Tacos Easily and Quickly

YEET MAGAZINE

Oct 7, 2023 • 5 min read

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For a delicious recipe for shredded pork tacos (Carnitas) with pickled red onions, here are the instructions in English to help you prepare this dish:

Ingredients:

For Carnitas (Mexican Shredded Pork):

Spice mix: cumin, oregano, dried garlic, dried onion, dried chili, salt, and pepper.
Olive oil
1 kg pork shoulder
2 white onions, cut into 4 pieces
3 jalapeños, cut in half
4 cloves of fresh garlic
Juice of 2 oranges
Juice of 3 limes
Water (if needed)
Cheddar cheese
Mozzarella cheese

For pickled red onions:

1 red onion, sliced
250 ml apple cider vinegar
125 ml red wine vinegar
50 g sugar
Pepper
1 dried chili

For tacos:

Tortillas
Fresh cilantro
Finely sliced shallots
Lime juice

Instructions:

Carnitas (Mexican Shredded Pork):

Prepare the spice mix by combining cumin, oregano, dried garlic, dried onion, dried chili, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the pork to help the spice mix adhere.
In a Dutch oven, brown each side of the pork.
Add the white onions, jalapeños, fresh garlic, orange juice, and lime juice.
Cook over very low heat for 7 hours, basting the meat regularly with the cooking juices.
If the cooking juices reduce too much, add a glass of water.
Shred the meat by hand or with forks.
Blend the remaining vegetables with some of the cooking juices.
Mix the meat and sauce in the Dutch oven (if the sauce is too thick, add a bit of water) and simmer over low heat until ready to serve.

Pickled Red Onions:

Slice a red onion.
In a saucepan, boil the apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, sugar, and pepper for 1 minute.
Pour the mixture over the red onions in a jar, add the dried chili.
Seal the jar and let it sit for a few hours.

Tacos:

Dip a tortilla lightly into the cooking juices from the Dutch oven.
Cook the tortilla for 1 minute on each side.
Fill it with meat, cheeses, pickled onions, fresh cilantro, and finely sliced shallots.
Let the cheese melt, add a drizzle of lime juice, and enjoy!
These tacos should be delicious! Bon appétit!
For more homemade taco ideas:
Homemade Taco Recipe

More recipe ideas for homemade tacos

You can use the recipe I shared earlier. However, you can also customize your tacos by adding ingredients such as grilled chicken, ground beef, sautéed vegetables, black beans, salsa, sour cream, etc.

Real Mexican Taco Recipe.

Authentic Mexican tacos vary depending on the regions of Mexico. You can try tacos al pastor, fish tacos (tacos de pescado), tripe tacos (tacos de tripa), chorizo tacos, and many more. The key is to use fresh and authentic ingredients.

Traditional Mexican Taco Recipe

The traditional recipe for tacos depends on the type of taco you want to make. For example, for tacos al pastor, you'll need marinated pork cooked on a spit. For fish tacos, fresh fish is used. Look for specific recipes for each type of taco for an authentic experience.

Homemade Mexican Tacos Recipe

For homemade Mexican tacos, you can follow the recipe for carnitas that I shared earlier. You can also explore other types of tacos and prepare them at home with fresh ingredients.

What to Eat With Tacos

Tacos are often served with accompaniments such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, lime wedges, pickled red onions, fresh vegetables (like lettuce and tomatoes), black beans, Mexican rice, and corn chips.

Homemade Taco Recipes

You can find many homemade taco recipes online. Make sure to choose recipes that match your ingredient and flavor preferences.
What to Put in a Taco
You can put a variety of ingredients in a taco, depending on your preferences. Commonly used proteins include chicken, beef, pork, fish, seafood, and even vegetarian options like beans or mushrooms. Don't forget toppings, sauces, and vegetables for added flavor and texture.

French Tacos Recipe

"French tacos" refer to a popular variant of tacos in France, often sold in fast-food restaurants. They typically consist of meat, fries, salad, cheese, and various sauces. For a "French tacos" recipe, you can search for recipes specific to this style of taco.