CROCK POT PORK TACOS

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After a long day at work, the beach or on the river, coming home to the wonderful smells of the pork taco meat is relaxing in itself. Knowing that I had all of the components for tacos cut up and in the fridge waiting since the night before, all I had to do is make the guacamole and set everything out for service. The taco...

Provided by Leslie Speed Dutton

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 4-5 pounds bone in pork shoulder
3 Tbsp chili powder
salt and pepper
1 large onion, cut into wedges
3 c dark ale, like guinnes
4 canned chipotle in adobo sauce, finely chopped*
3 tsp canned adobo sauce
24 flour or corn tortillias, warmed**
FOR TACO TOPPINGS
2 medium onion, cho;pped
2 green bell pepper
2 red bell pepper
1 large avacado, chopped
16 oz sour cream
2 c mexican blend shredded cheese or cheddar
olive oil for sauteing
1 bunch cilantro, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. *Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. when working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.
  • 2. **To warm tortillas, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stack tortillas and wrap tightly in foil. Heat for about 10 minutes or until warm.
  • 3. Sprinkle meat on all sides with chili powder, salt, and pepper; rub in with your fingers. Place meat in a 6-quart slow cooker. Tuck onion wedges around meat. In a bowl combine root beer, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce. Pour mixture over meat.
  • 4. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or until meat easily shreds with a fork. Turn off slow cooker.
  • 5. Transfer meat to large cutting board or work surface; cool slightly. Chop cilantro.
  • 6. Transfer cooking liquid to medium saucepan. Skim off and discard fat. Add chopped cilantro. Bring cooking liquid to simmering over medium heat. Cook for 20 minutes or until liquid is reduced and slightly thickened.
  • 7. Use two forks to pull meat apart into coarse shreds, discarding fat; return meat to slow cooker. Pour reduced cooking liquid over meat, stirring to coat.
  • 8. Serve meat in warm tortillas. If desired, add accompaniments.
  • 9. Slice onion in rings. Julianne bell peppers. Heat oil on medium-high heat in a skillet. Cook onions and peppers until onions are transparent. Serve with tacos.
  • 10. Accompaniments include cheese, fresh avocado, sour cream and any other toppings.

Shahzaib gujrati
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I'm a big fan of pork tacos, and this recipe did not disappoint. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the tacos were very easy to make.


Juliet Williams
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These tacos were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more salsa or guacamole next time.


Bipin Mizar
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my family's taste.


Krystle Fabozzi
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These tacos were a great way to introduce my kids to Mexican food. They loved the flavors and the soft tortillas.


Sabbir boss
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The tacos were still very flavorful.


Lisa Wachter
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I made these tacos in my slow cooker, and they turned out perfectly. I love how easy it is to make a delicious meal in the slow cooker.


Manii malik
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for my kids. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


Teaho Om
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I'm a vegetarian, but I made these tacos with tofu instead of pork. They were delicious!


Fatuma mbaga
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These tacos were a great way to use up some leftover pork shoulder. They were quick and easy to make, and they were very tasty.


Ali xxwq 1
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Darian Moses
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I had a hard time finding pork shoulder at my local grocery store. I ended up using pork loin, and it turned out just fine.


Raees RBASS
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These tacos were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time.


Aidan Liepis
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the tacos were very easy to make.


Shaymaa Mahdy
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These tacos were so easy to make, and they were delicious! The pork was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing.


Khagendra Bhujel
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use any kind of pork I have on hand, and I can customize the toppings to suit my family's taste.


my channel robiul
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These crock pot pork tacos were a hit with my family! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the tacos were super easy to assemble. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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