A tasty recipe for pork tacos: Wonderful Carnitas Tacos

This meal is a great source of protein and fiber, and it's also low in calories. The pork is a good source of iron, and the vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals. 

The toppings can also be customized to your liking, so you can make this meal as healthy or as decadent as you like.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 2 hours

Serving size: 6 tacos

Calories: 300 per taco

This meal is perfect on its own, but you could also serve it with some of your favorite sides, such as:

Rice

Beans

Salad

Guacamole

Salsa

Pico de gallo

Suggested toppings:

Shredded cheese

Chopped cilantro

Chopped onion

Guacamole

Sour cream

Pico de gallo

Salsa

Refried beans

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup water

12 corn tortillas

Your favorite toppings (see below for suggestions)

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.

Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.

Add the apple cider vinegar and water to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

Shred the pork with two forks and set aside.

Warm the tortillas according to package directions.

Fill the tortillas with the pork and your favorite toppings.

I hope you enjoy your meal!