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Got it. Sunday's pork can be Tuesday tacos in about 20 minutes with what's already in the fridge.

using what's already made

Tuesday Crispy Carnitas

From Sunday

  • Braised pork shoulder, shredded
  • A ladle of its own braising liquid

Trim the fat cap if the kids pick around it

The crisp

  • Cast iron, high heat
  • Splash of oil
  • Pinch of salt

On the table

  • Corn tortillas, warmed
  • White onion, diced
  • Cilantro
  • Lime

Cheese and sour cream on the side for the picky one

  1. Heat the pan while you shred the pork — 5 minutes.
  2. Press the pork flat in the hot pan, leave it alone until the edges crisp — 6 minutes.
  3. Spoon over the braising liquid, let it cook down — 3 minutes.
  4. Warm the tortillas directly over the burner — 2 minutes.
  5. Put everything on the table and let people build their own.