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Double-crisped pork shoulder carnitas served in crispy, golden-brown cheddar cheese shells and drizzled with a punchy garlic-lime sour cream. Pure food-truck magic made with budget-friendly cuts.
3g
net carbs
58g
protein
66g
fat
840
kcal
The keto read
3g net carbs per serving
Double-crisped pork shoulder carnitas served in crispy, golden-brown cheddar cheese shells and drizzled with a punchy garlic-lime sour cream. Pure food-truck magic made with budget-friendly cuts.
Ingredients
2 servings
Crispy Carnitas
Pork shoulder, pre-cooked and shredded400 g
Lard or pork tallow20 g
Ground cumin1 tsp
Dried oregano0.5 tsp
Garlic powder1 tsp
Sea salt1 tsp
Cheese Shells
Cheddar cheese, shredded150 g
Lime Crema
Sour cream60 g
Lime juice15 ml
Fresh cilantro, finely chopped10 g
Method
Crispy Carnitas
1
Heat the lard in a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Toss the shredded pork shoulder with cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, and sea salt. Press the pork flat into the skillet and let it sear without moving for 3 to 4 minutes to build a deep, crispy crust. Flip and crisp the other side for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Cheese Shells
2
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 75g of shredded cheddar cheese into a flat circle. Let it melt and bubble until the edges turn golden brown and lacey, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully lift the cheese circle with a spatula and drape it over a suspended rolling pin or wooden spoon handle to cool into a taco shell shape. Repeat with the remaining cheese.
Lime Crema
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, and chopped cilantro until smooth and runny enough to drizzle.
Plate
4
Stuff the crispy cheese shells generously with the seared carnitas pork. Drizzle the lime crema over the top and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
The keto read
Why this lands at 3g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 3g net carbs against 58g protein and 66g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Crispy Carnitas Cheese Tacos keto?▾
Crispy Carnitas Cheese Tacos has 3g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Crispy Carnitas Cheese Tacos?▾
840 calories, 58g protein, 66g fat, and 3g net carbs per serving.
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