Tequila Braised Pork Carnitas Recipe

These pork carnitas tacos bring a ton of flavor with just a few unique ingredients. Take tequila, tomato paste, chilies, salt and pepper to make a tangy braising liquid. Cover your pork shoulder with it, then slow cook until fully tender. Simple, yet full of flavor. And it’s the perfect way to help your menu stand out from the competition. 

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2: In a food processor, blend tequila, chilies, salt, black pepper and tomato paste until desired consistency is reached.

Step 3: Place pork shoulder on a roasting pan and rub the chili and tomato mixture all over the pork shoulder.

Step 4: Cook in the oven until the pork is tender, about 2 to 3 hours. Shred pork and serve immediately.