20-Min Crispy Carnitas Tacos
Tender pulled pork crisped in a cast iron skillet until edges are golden and crackling, served in warm tortillas with lime and fresh cilantro. Pure TikTok gold — looks fancy, tastes restaurant-level, takes less time than delivery.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs rotisserie pork (shredded) or store-bought carnitas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 count corn tortillas
- 1 count lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ count white onion, finely diced
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Add shredded pork, spreading it in a single layer. Don't stir for 3 minutes — let it crisp.
- 3
Toss the pork, breaking up clumps. Cook another 2 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- 4
Warm tortillas directly over a burner or in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side until pliable.
- 5
Fill tortillas with crispy pork. Top with diced onion and cilantro, finish with a squeeze of lime.
- 6
Serve immediately while pork is still steaming.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
- cutting board
- knife
- microplane or box grater (optional, for lime zest)
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