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11) Costco Street Taco-Style Carnitas on mini tortillas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb pre-cooked pork carnitas Costco vacuum-sealed pack
  • 24 –30 mini corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1 cup store-bought salsa verde or pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or shredded cheddar optional
  • Cooking oil spray or 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add 1 tbsp oil. Break carnitas into bite-sized pieces and sear 4–5 minutes until edges crisp.
  2. Warm mini tortillas on a dry skillet or in a 200°F oven for 5–7 minutes wrapped in foil.
  3. Plate tortillas and spoon carnitas onto each. Top with onion, cilantro, salsa, cheese if using, and a squeeze of lime.
  4. Offer extra salsa and lime wedges and let guests assemble their own.