SLOW-COOKER CARNITAS

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We shared these flavor-packed tacos with friends from church who came over to help us move. They're so good, I put them on my blog, manilaspoon.com! The slow cooker makes this recipe extra easy, and I love that whenever I make it, I'm reminded of the wonderful people back in Michigan. -Abigail Raines, Hamden, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup salsa
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 whole cloves
1-1/4 cups water
2 medium onions, chopped
1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (6 to 7 pounds)
24 corn tortillas (6 inches) or taco shells, warmed
Optional toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped tomato, onion, cilantro and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix first 9 ingredients. Place onions in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Place roast over onions; pour salsa mixture over roast. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; remove and discard bone. Shred pork with 2 forks. Serve in tortillas with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pork mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add water or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Kaitlyn Buettner
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Pikachu
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I can't wait to try this recipe out.


Mustafa Khlifa
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This recipe is a keeper!


Josephine Ola
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carnitas.


Twesigye Davis
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These carnitas were the perfect addition to my taco night.


Paballo Moremoholo
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I'm definitely going to make this recipe again.


Alan Valerio
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Overall, I was happy with this recipe. The carnitas were tender and flavorful, and they were easy to make.


GLORIA JONES
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I would have liked the carnitas to be more flavorful. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


David Lorenz
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The carnitas were a little dry for my taste, but they were still good.


Ray Tariq
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I've made carnitas in the slow cooker before, but this recipe is by far the best.


Trevor Sutton
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The carnitas were moist and juicy, with a nice crispy outer layer.


Le Joe
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The pork shoulder was so tender, it just melted in my mouth.


Asour Godwill
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These carnitas were fall-apart tender and flavorful. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a hit with my family.