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Citrus Mojo Tacos (Pork or Chicken)

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Serves 6
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Shredded mojo pork tacos in warm tortillas

Ingredients 

For the Mojo Meat

  • 2½–3 lb pork shoulder or pork butt OR boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 8 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil

For Serving

  • Corn or flour tortillas warmed
  • Avocados sliced
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Optional Citrus Slaw

  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage or slaw mix
  • 1 cup shredded or julienned carrots
  • Juice of ½ lime or orange
  • 1½ tbsp olive oil

Directions 

  • Place pork or chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Add orange juice, lime juice, zest, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until very tender.
  • Remove meat, shred with two forks, then return to the cooking juices. Rest 10–15 minutes.
  • Optional: Spread shredded meat on a sheet pan and broil 3–5 minutes until lightly crispy.
  • Toss slaw ingredients together if using.
  • Assemble tacos with warm tortillas, mojo meat, slaw, avocado, cilantro, and lime.
NOTES
Tip 1: This recipe works equally well with pork or chicken using the same method.
Tip 2: Don’t skip the broiler step if you love texture.