Zesty Carnitas Tacos
I purchased a boneless pork shoulder joint, and 2 small/medium brisket joints, i plan to slow roast before using.
Recipe Summary Zesty Carnitas Tacos
Lime juice in the crema give these tacos a good zing!
Ingredients | Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder Recipes Carnitas1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast½ cup chopped onion⅓ cup orange juice1 tablespoon cumin1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 lime, zested and juiced2 (5.3 ounce) containers plain fat-free Greek yogurt½ teaspoon kosher salt1 pinch chili powder (Optional)16 (6 inch) soft yellow corn tortillas4 leaves green cabbage, shredded1 cup very thinly sliced red onion1 cup pico de gallo (Optional)DirectionsCarnitas: Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 2- to 3-inch pieces; transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, orange juice, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, oregano, and cayenne.Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours, or on High 4 to 5 hours. Transfer pork to a large bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add enough cooking liquid from slow cooker to moisten.Lime Crema: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dust with chili powder.Tacos: Serve pork in tortillas with cabbage, red onion, and pico de gallo (if using). Garnish with crema and lime zest.https://www.allrecipes.com/cook/dougiebc/Info | Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder Recipes Carnitasprep:
30 mins
cook:
4 hrs
total:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 tacos
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