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  2. Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas Tacos

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 24, 2017
cinco de mayo recipes
Mike Garten
Yields:
8 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs 30 mins
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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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