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Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Radishes

Tender pulled pork crisped in a hot skillet, served in warm tortillas with quick-pickled radishes and green onions. Ready in 20 minutes using rotisserie-style pork or deli carnitas.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
48g
Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Radishes
casualsatisfyingmexicanporkcrispytenderMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Toss radishes with vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside to pickle while you cook.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Add carnitas in a single layer. Don't stir for 3 minutes until the bottom edges turn golden and crispy.

  4. Step 4

    Toss the pork and cook 2 more minutes until edges are caramelized and some pieces look crunchy.

  5. Step 5

    Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame for 10 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a dry skillet.

  6. Step 6

    Fill tortillas with crispy pork, pickled radishes, and green onions. Squeeze lime over the top and serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or larger
  • cutting board
  • small bowl

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