Carnitas Tacos

Name: Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 6 h 15 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 283 grams can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 227 grams cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 12 8-inchs flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 1 kgs boneless pork shoulder butt roast; 12 servings Sour cream, optional; 1 envelope taco seasoning

Carnitas Tacos might be just the Mexican recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 367 calories, 23g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up canned tomatoes, colby-monterey jack cheese, taco seasoning, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the sour cream you could follow this main course with the Sour Cream Apple Pie as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Instructions

Cut roast in half; place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker.

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Slow Cooker

Sprinkle with taco seasoning.

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Taco Seasoning Mix

Pour tomatoes over top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

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Tomato

Meat

Remove meat from slow cooker; shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each tortilla; top with cheese.

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Tortilla