SLOW-COOKED CARNITAS TACOS

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Slow-Cooked Carnitas Tacos image

Provided by Amy Finley

Categories     Slow Cooker     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Pork Rib     Winter     Poker/Game Night     Healthy     Party     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs or pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1/2 large onion, cut into 4 pieces
1 avocado, halved, pitted, sliced
Fresh cilantro sprigs
Sliced red bell peppers (optional)
Corn tortillas
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Steps:

  • Toss pork in bowl of slow cooker with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to coat. Place onion pieces atop pork. Cover slow cooker and cook pork on low setting until meat is very tender and falling apart, about 6 hours.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to cutting board. Discard onion pieces. Using fingers, shred pork; transfer carnitas to platter. Place avocado slices, cilantro sprigs, and sliced red bell peppers, if desired, alongside. Wrap corn tortillas in damp kitchen towel; microwave until warm, about 1 minute. Serve carnitas with warm tortillas and tomatillo salsa.

Samir Chaudhary
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These tacos are the perfect weeknight meal. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Parvaiz Ahmad
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any kind of meat you like, and you can adjust the spices to your own taste. I've made these tacos with pork, chicken, and beef, and they've all been delicious.


Jolannie Vega
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These carnitas tacos are a game-changer. They're so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Raj Bm
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I've made these tacos several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


Mahar Usman
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I made these tacos for my family last night, and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.


Mide Monet
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These tacos are delicious! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect complement.


Kyle Wyle
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good carnitas taco recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect.


Toua Boe
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These tacos are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they can be served hot or cold.


Nonkanyiso Ngcobo
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I love the combination of flavors in these tacos. The sweet and tangy pineapple salsa pairs perfectly with the savory carnitas.


Reece Godfrey
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These tacos are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick weeknight dinner.


Kayser Ayman
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These carnitas tacos are a great way to use up leftover pork. I usually make a big batch of carnitas on the weekend, and then I use the leftovers to make tacos throughout the week.


Odefenwa Ajoke serifat
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any kind of meat you like, and you can adjust the spices to your own taste. I've made these tacos with pork, chicken, and beef, and they've all been delicious.


Mrs. Butt
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These carnitas tacos are the perfect weeknight meal. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Rory Newbanks
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I'm not usually a fan of slow-cooked meats, but these carnitas tacos changed my mind. The meat was fall-apart tender and the tacos were so flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Karam Hussain
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These carnitas tacos were a hit at my last party! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.