1. Prepare the Turkey: If your Thanksgiving turkey isn’t already shredded, pull it apart into small, bite-sized pieces. You want it to resemble pulled pork or chicken, making it easy to mix with the spices and fit into tortillas. Set aside.

2. Saute Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens and becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. This step builds the flavor base for your turkey carnitas.

3. Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. The aroma will tell you it’s ready.

4. Combine with Turkey and Broth: Add the shredded turkey to the skillet. Pour in the chicken or turkey broth and stir everything together, ensuring the turkey is well coated with the spices and onion mixture.

5. Simmer for Flavor: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes. This allows the turkey to absorb all the delicious flavors and become tender. The liquid should mostly evaporate, leaving the turkey moist but not soupy.

6. Finish with Lime Juice: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh lime juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste. The lime juice brightens up all the flavors.

7. Warm the Tortillas: While the turkey mixture is simmering, warm your tortillas. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds, or wrap them in foil and heat in a 350 F oven for 5-10 minutes until soft and pliable.

8. Assemble and Serve: Fill each warm tortilla with a generous spoonful of the turkey carnitas mixture. Offer a variety of your favorite taco toppings on the side so everyone can customize their own.