Carnitas Tacos

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Trader Joes

Ingredients

  • 1 package TJ's Fully Cooked Carnitas
  • 1 package TJ’s Corn Tortillas
  • 1 jar TJ's Salsa Verde
  • 1 bag TJ's Diced Onions
  • TJ's Organic Sour Cream or 1 batch Cilantro Crema Sauce (get the recipe), for garnish
  • Finely chopped Cilantro and Lime slices, for garnish

Directions

  1. Microwave carnitas according to package directions. When warm, shred meat with forks. Cover and set aside.

  2. To prepare tortillas, heat a griddle or grill pan to medium-high heat. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with water. Dip each side of tortilla in water and immediately place on grill pan. Warm tortilla 1 minute each side, then place in foil to keep warm. Repeat for each tortilla.

  3. To assemble tacos, layer tortilla with carnitas, salsa, diced onions and a drizzle of crema. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, and serve.

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