Cinco De Mayo Street Carnitas Recipe

Carnitas are a traditional way of making pulled pork. Our Cinco De Mayo recipe for pulled pork uses special Mexican spices and is slow-cooked until the meat falls apart.

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Make these amazingly delicious Cinco De Mayo pulled pork Street Carnitas with cilantro lime slaw, avocado cream and tangy pickled onions.

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This Cinco De Mayo recipe is super easy to make ahead of time and are perfect for Cinco de Mayo, celebrations, BBQs and more.

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Steps for making Cinco De Mayo street carnitas.

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The perfect Cinco De Mayo street taco right at home.

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Crunchy slaw and refreshing cream sauce for the win.

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Taco with pulled pork (carnitas).

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Customize with your favorite toppings.

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Ingredients Mexican Crema Jalapeño Limes Carrots White Vinegar Sugar Salt Corn Tortillas Queso Fresco Corn Swipe up for full list

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Recipe Info Course: Main Course Cuisine: Mexican Servings: 6

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Cinco De Mayo Street Carnitas Recipe

Carnitas are a traditional way of making pulled pork. Our Cinco De Mayo recipe for pulled pork uses special Mexican spices and is slow-cooked until the meat falls apart.

Carnitas are a traditional way of making pulled pork. Our Cinco De Mayo recipe for pulled pork uses special Mexican spices and is slow-cooked until the meat falls apart.

Make these amazingly delicious Cinco De Mayo pulled pork Street Carnitas with cilantro lime slaw, avocado cream and tangy pickled onions.

Make these amazingly delicious Cinco De Mayo pulled pork Street Carnitas with cilantro lime slaw, avocado cream and tangy pickled onions.

This Cinco De Mayo recipe is super easy to make ahead of time and are perfect for Cinco de Mayo, celebrations, BBQs and more.

This Cinco De Mayo recipe is super easy to make ahead of time and are perfect for Cinco de Mayo, celebrations, BBQs and more.

Steps for making Cinco De Mayo street carnitas.

Steps for making Cinco De Mayo street carnitas.

The perfect Cinco De Mayo street taco right at home.

The perfect Cinco De Mayo street taco right at home.

Crunchy slaw and refreshing cream sauce for the win.

Crunchy slaw and refreshing cream sauce for the win.

Taco with pulled pork (carnitas).

Taco with pulled pork (carnitas).

Customize with your favorite toppings.

Customize with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients Mexican Crema Jalapeño Limes Carrots White Vinegar Sugar Salt Corn Tortillas Queso Fresco Corn Swipe up for full list

Ingredients Mexican Crema Jalapeño Limes Carrots White Vinegar Sugar Salt Corn Tortillas Queso Fresco Corn Swipe up for full list

Recipe Info Course: Main Course Cuisine: Mexican Servings: 6

Recipe Info Course: Main Course Cuisine: Mexican Servings: 6

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