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Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos

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  • Yield: 12 tacos
  • Prep Time:15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 Frescados Taco Grande Flour Tortillas
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 pork shoulder (about 3 lb)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) beer
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 3/4 cup prepared salsa
  • 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Preperation

  1. Stir together chili powder, ancho chili powder, cumin, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper; rub all over pork.
  2. Place pork in slow cooker. Scatter onion and garlic over top. Pour beer and lime juice over pork. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours until very tender.
  3. Transfer pork to cutting board; let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Shred pork using two forks and toss with 1 cup of the cooking juices. Return to slow cooker and set on Warm until ready to serve.
  5. Serve pulled pork in warmed tortillas with salsa, avocado, green onions and radishes. Serve lime wedges on the side.