Name: Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: 12-16 servings
Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4-5 pounds pork roast or thick pork chops or pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat andcut into large 3-4 inch chunks; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup beer (whatever you have on hand, I used Corona) or use chicken stock or water; 1 onion, chopped into quarters; 4-5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 2-3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 limes, juiced; Flour or corn tortillas; Pico de gallo; Salsa Verde; Fresh cilantro; Cojita Cheese

Happy Monday (almost Tuesday)!! How was your weekend? Was it packed full of fun, or relaxing? Well I had nothing short of a crazy busy & super fun one with my niece and nephew. It started with a soccer game and ended with several dance parties and cookies, with a ton of fun in the middle.

As much fun as we had it is time to get back to reality and to start thinking about the week ahead. I have a busy one planned but one thing for sure is that there will Taco Tuesday and these Crispy Carnitas are perfect dinner treat!

Slow Cooker Time

I am a big, big fan of my slow cooker anytime of the year but there is something so right about using one in the fall and winter. I love walking inside on a brisk day and the house is filled with the smell of something yummy in the slow cooker. It puts a smile on my face immediately and makes me so happy.

One of my favorite slow cooker meals is this beef stroganoff, but one of my new favorite recipes are these pork carnitas. They are loaded with tons of flavor and can be used in so many ways, but for me Tacos is the obvious way to go.

Just a little extra crisp…

To make these carnitas extra special yummy after I shred them I throw them on a sheet pan and under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp them up a bit. This extra step gives them a little extra flavor and texture that, in my opinion, makes these some of the best carnitas EVER!

If you don’t want to broil them, no worries they are still delicious.

Another favorite in the making

Chelle Chelle

12-16 servings

Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas that are loaded with tons of flavor and perfect for Taco Tuesday or your favorite enchiladas or nachos or quesadillas or anything you want.

10 minPrep Time

8 hrCook Time

8 hr, 30 Total Time

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Ingredients

1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4-5 pounds pork roast or thick pork chops or pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat andcut into large 3-4 inch chunks

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 cup beer (whatever you have on hand, I used Corona) or use chicken stock or water

1 onion, chopped into quarters

4-5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

2-3 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon salt

2 limes, juiced

Tacos

Flour or corn tortillas

Pico de gallo

Salsa Verde

Fresh cilantro

Cojita Cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan heat oil over medium high heat

In a small bowl combine salt, pepper and chili powder

Sprinkle over pork

Place pork into skillet, searing on all sides until nicely browned, about 3-4 minutes per side

Place into slow cooker

Add in beer, chopped onion, garlic, additional chili powder, cumin & salt

Stri to combine

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until meat is tender and pulls apart easily

Preheat oven to broil

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil

Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with a fork, or your hands, and place onto prepared pan

Place onions onto pan as well

Drizzle 1/2-1 cup of the remaining liquid from the slow cooker over the meat on the pan

Sprinkle lime juice over pork

Place under broiler and cook for 5-7 minutes or until meat is browned on the edges and a little crispy

Remove from oven

Build tacos with any or all the above options (or whatever you are going to serve)

ENJOY!

Notes

You can use a combo of pork cuts to add even more flavor. Throw in a chipotle pepper for some cayenne for added heat.

Nutrition

Calories

13800 cal

Fat

217 g

Carbs

3387 g

Protein

143 g

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It is all about the options

Now I love these as tacos but you could also use them in enchiladas. You could also use them on nachos, in taquitos or on a pizza…yes a pizza.

Whatever you do make sure you have fun with it. I had a ton of options for toppings so everyone could make their perfect taco. My favorite topping though was the Roasted Salsa Verde…trust me you need to make this ASAP. I keep in my fridge all the time now. IT IS SO GOOD!

Here hoping Taco Tuesday is something to remember!!