Easy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos

May 29, 2017

4-5 lbs. pork shoulder/pork butt, trimmed of excess fat
1 large yellow or red onion, sliced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 red or green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, sliced
½ bottle (6 oz.) of your favorite beer (stock can be substituted if desired)
¼ cup orange juice
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1 tbsp. tomato paste
18 to 24 TortillaLand® Flour Tortillas, cooked according to package instructions

¼ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp. sea salt
1 tbsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tsp. ancho chili powder, or to taste
1 tsp. chipotle chili powder, or to taste
TOPPINGS
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Avocado, pitted and chopped
Fresh jalapeno
Fresh tomatoes, chopped
Fresh lime juice
Black beans (I used canned to keep it easy and then rinsed and drained them)
Sour cream
Mexican shredded cheese

Place a slow cooker liner in the bowl of the slow cooker or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper slices to the bottom of the bowl. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients...
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Nutritions

Calories
51

Sodium
916mg
38% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
0.8g
1% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
0.7999999999999999g
3% DV