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Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos: Effortless Flavor Awaits!

Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos are a delicious and effortless way to enjoy flavorful pork tacos, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ pounds pork shoulder cut into large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the pork shoulder chunks with olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until the pork is well coated.
  2. Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker. Add the orange juice, lime juice, quartered onion, and smashed garlic cloves.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  4. Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
  5. To serve, heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable. Fill each tortilla with the shredded carnitas and top with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a couple of bay leaves to the slow cooker while cooking.
  • Try adding diced avocado or pickled red onions as additional toppings for your tacos.

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