
Pork Carnitas Tacos
DinnerSlow Cooker480 minServes 8Dairy-free
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork shoulder, cut in large chunks
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 4 cloves garlic
- 16 corn tortillas
Amounts are scaled from the original 8 servings; cooking times may change for bigger batches.
Steps
- Season the pork with cumin and salt and place in the slow cooker with onion, garlic and orange juice.
- Cook on low 8 hours until very tender.
- Shred, then crisp the pork in batches in a hot skillet 3-4 minutes with a splash of the juices.
- Serve in warm tortillas with onion and cilantro if you have them.
Times are a guide; ovens and air fryers vary. Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F, and pork and fish to 145°F. Diet tags come from the ingredient list; check labels for allergens.