The crispiest, crunchiest, and spicy pork. Perfect for a taco night.
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time1hour30minutes
Total Time1hour50minutes
Servings4-5 Cups Diced Pork Taco Meat
Ingredients
1TablespoonOlive Oil
1, 3PoundPork Loin Roast
1TeaspoonSalt
1TeaspoonFreshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2TeaspoonGarlic Powder
1/2TeaspoonOnion Powder
1TeaspoonGround Cumin
1/2TeaspoonCrushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4TeaspoonCayenne Pepper
Juice from 2 Limes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix all the dry seasonings together in a small mixing bowl.
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.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or cast iron skillet over medium/high heat until it starts to slightly ripple.
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.
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.
Place the dish back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes until dark and crispy.