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Crispy Pork Tacos

The crispiest, crunchiest, and spicy pork. Perfect for a taco night.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 4 -5 Cups Diced Pork Taco Meat

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1, 3 Pound Pork Loin Roast
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • Juice from 2 Limes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Mix all the dry seasonings together in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Cut a few slits in the fatty side of the pork roast, about 1/4 of an inch deep. Season every side of the roast and rub all the spices into each slit.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or cast iron skillet over medium/high heat until it starts to slightly ripple.
  5. Add the pork roast tot he hot oil. Seat for a few minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the heatproof dish to the oven. Cook for 1 hour and 15-30 minutes until internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
  6. Carefully remove the skillet/Dutch oven from the oven. Tent the pork with foil for ten minutes. Remove the roast and cut the roast into small bite-sized cubes. Add them back to the skillet/Dutch oven along with the lime juice. Mix to combine.
  7. Place the dish back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes until dark and crispy.
  8. Serve with tortillas and favorite taco toppings.