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Loaded Carnitas Street Tacos with Crispy Pork Rind Shells

Bold, greasy-finger street food that packs a major flavor punch. Ultra-tender shredded pork shoulder gets seared on a screaming hot griddle until crispy-edged, then piled high into crunchy pork rind shells and drizzled with a fast, creamy, high-fat jalapeno-cilantro lime sauce.

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Loaded Carnitas Street Tacos with Crispy Pork Rind Shells

net carbs

54g

protein

75g

fat

910

kcal

The keto read

4g net carbs per serving

Ingredients

2 servings

Pork Carnitas

Pork Shoulder (boneless, cubed)500 g

Lard2 tbsp

Cumin (ground)1 tsp

Garlic Powder1 tsp

Dried Oregano0.5 tsp

Salt1 tsp

Taco Shells

Chicharrones (large, flat pork rinds)6 pieces

Street Sauce

Full-fat Sour Cream100 g

Mayonnaise50 g

Fresh Cilantro (chopped)15 g

Jalapeno Pepper (seeded and minced)1 small

Lime Juice1 tbsp

Toppings

Cotija Cheese (crumbled)30 g

Pickled Jalapenos (sliced)15 g

Method

Pork Carnitas

Toss the pork shoulder cubes with cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. In a heavy pan or pressure cooker, cook the pork in its own juices and a splash of water until fork-tender (approx. 45 minutes in a pressure cooker, or 2 hours simmered low). Drain excess liquid, heat lard in a flat-top griddle or cast-iron skillet over high heat, and smash the shredded pork down to sear until incredibly crispy, golden brown, and caramelized.

Street Sauce

In a blender or cup using an immersion blender, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, minced jalapeno, and lime juice. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green.

Taco Shells

Select six large, curved, flat chicharrones to act as your rigid, crunchy taco shells.

Plate

Spoon the crispy shredded pork carnitas directly onto the pork rind shells. Drizzle heavily with the creamy green street sauce, and garnish with crumbled cotija cheese and pickled jalapenos for that ultimate food truck finish.

The keto read

Why this lands at 4g net carbs

The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 4g net carbs against 54g protein and 75g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.

Common questions

Is Loaded Carnitas Street Tacos with Crispy Pork Rind Shells keto?▾

Loaded Carnitas Street Tacos with Crispy Pork Rind Shells has 4g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.

What are the macros for Loaded Carnitas Street Tacos with Crispy Pork Rind Shells?▾

910 calories, 54g protein, 75g fat, and 4g net carbs per serving.

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