Carnitas

Pork carnitas tacos Roughly $1 to $2 a portion of meat, because pork shoulder is a cheap cut that still eats like a celebration. Slow-cook it with orange, garlic and cumin until it falls apart, then crisp the shreds in a hot pan so every taco gets soft and crunchy bits. Warm corn tortillas, chopped onion, cilantro and lime are all it needs. One shoulder feeds a crowd, and the leftovers become burritos or rice bowls later in the week.