Carnitas Tacos

Name: Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 7 h 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. canola oil; 4 lb. boneless pork shoulder, trimmed, cut into 3 pieces; 2 tbsp. ground cumin; 1 large white onion, chopped; 3 poblano chiles, seeded and chopped; 2 serrano chiles, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, crushed with press; 1/2 c. chicken broth or water; 1/4 c. lime juice; 24 small tortillas, warmed; Cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced radishes, salsa and lime wedges, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 24, 2017

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Mike Garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

7 hrs 30 mins

Put your slow-cooker to good use with this spicy and savory pork tacos recipe.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. canola oil
4 lb. boneless pork shoulder, trimmed, cut into 3 pieces
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 large white onion, chopped
3 poblano chiles, seeded and chopped
2 serrano chiles, sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed with press
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
1/4 cup lime juice
24 small tortillas, warmed
Cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced radishes, salsa and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In 12-in skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Season pork all over with cumin and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook 5 minutes or until browned on two sides, turning over once halfway through. Transfer pork to slow-cooker bowl.
2. Step 2To skillet, add onion, chiles and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring often. Transfer to slow cooker bowl along with broth and lime juice. Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours or until very tender.
3. Step 3Transfer pork to cutting board; with two forks, pull into bite-size shreds, discarding any fat. Serve with tortillas and fixings.

Nutrition Information (per serving): About 430 calories, 36 g protein, 38 g carbs, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 7 g fiber, 430 mg sodium.

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