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5 from 2 votes

slow-cooked carnitas tacos

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 15 minutes
Course: Meat &amp, Seafood
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • *for the carnitas*
  • 4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 2 tablespoon Adam's Reserve Spicy Aloha Rub
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • *for the tacos*
  • 1 package Mixla tortillas
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup sweet & spicy fruit salsa

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, and spices. Mix everything together, then add the meat, and mix to coat evenly. Let the meat marinade for a few hours.
  • When ready, add the meat and marinade to your slow cooker, and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours. My slow-cooker has a setting for a lower, 10 hour cycle so that's what I did. The longer you let the meat cook, the better.
  • When meat is cooked through and falls apart easily, it is ready. Add more seasoning if needed, then build your tacos!
  • Warm up the Mixla tortillas, then top them with some carnitas meat, guacamole, and salsa. Enjoy!