Carnitas Tacos – Slow Cooker
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By
Renée G.
@DuchessofCork
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These are relatively easy since the slow cooker does all the work, while you go out to lunch and shopping with friends. Or, *drudge*... off to work.
We serve these with homemade refried beans, Mexican rice and a cold diced fresh fruit compote.
We serve these with homemade refried beans, Mexican rice and a cold diced fresh fruit compote.
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Serves:
4
Prep:
12 Min
Cook:
6 Hr
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Ingredients
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·2 lbs. pork shoulder cut into 1½” pieces
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·2 tsp. salt
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·2 tsp. ground black pepper
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·2 tsp. dried mexican oregano
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·½ large onion, quartered
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·½ large onion, chopped
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·1 avocado, halved, skinned and cut into slices
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·fresh cilantro sprigs
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·thin strips red bell peppers
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·1 red, ripe, tomato chopped
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·thinly sliced radishes
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·lime wedges
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·sour cream
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·8 corn tortillas
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·roasted tomatillo salsa
How to Make Carnitas Tacos – Slow Cooker
- Place pork in slow cooker with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to coat; toss to coat. Place ½ the onion quartered over pork. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for about 6 hours, until pork is very tender and falling apart.
With slotted spoon, transfer pork to cutting board. Discard onion pieces. Shred pork and transfer to serving platter. - Place avocado slices, cilantro sprigs, chopped onion, sliced red bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, sliced radishes, lime wedges and sour cream in individual serving bowls, around the carnitas.
- Wrap 4 tortillas at the time in damp kitchen towel; microwave until warm, about 30 - 35 seconds. Repeat with the other four. Use two tortillas to make each taco so it all holds together.
- Invite your family or guests to make their own tacos with whatever add-in they like. Plenty of napkins and Ole! It’s a fiesta.
