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Hello readers, Kristin from Ro*Tel here. I am excited to be writing for Jenn today! Let me introduce myself. Right now I live in Chicago with my Bichon Frise, Joey. It’s a great city because there’s always something to do: grab drinks at a dive bar, walk around Navy Pier, admire work at one of the museums on a Free Day, ride around on a Divvy bike, etc. When I am not binging on Netflix or jogging around the neighborhood, I am cooking one of my favorite recipes or something new from Pinterest. Today it’s this delicious and easy Ro*Tel Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos recipe!
Although I am not a picky eater, Mexican food is one of my favorites (along with Greek!). I love dishes with lots of flavor and a kick of spicy. This Ro*Tel Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos recipe does just that—lots of tasty ingredients with the right amount of spice. I recommend serving these tacos with a side of chips and guacamole or Mexican rice.
Ro*Tel Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos Recipe
Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder excess fat removed, cut into large pieces
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp. tomato paste
- Adobo seasoning
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. onion powder
- 1/8 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. chili powder
- 1 can 10 oz. Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 6- in. corn tortillas warmed
Instructions
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In a bowl, stir together orange juice, tomato paste, chile pepper and adobo seasoning. Set aside.
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Spray inside your slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pork shoulder in slow cooker. Pour orange juice mixture over pork. Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours or until pork is tender.
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While pork shoulder cooks, combine drained tomatoes, onion and cilantro in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
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Remove pork from slow cooker; pull apart to shred. Return to slow cooker; stir.
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Divide pork evenly between tortillas. Top each with tomato mixture. Add your choice of shredded cheese, if desired.
I hope you guys enjoy this recipe as much as I do! Check out Ro*Tel’s website for more easy recipes and dinner ideas.
Tammy S says
October 20, 2014 at 10:55 amThese tacos look Amazing! I love that it’s a slow cooker recipe. It’s perfect for me to throw in the slow cooker before I go to work. Thanks for the recipe!
shelly peterson says
October 21, 2014 at 6:04 amThis looks absolutely delicious. Mexican food is my favorite. I would love to try this recipe.
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says
October 21, 2014 at 9:11 amI’ve never made Carnitas before – I think I have to put them on next week’s meal planning menu!
Angela says
October 21, 2014 at 6:29 pmThis carnitas tacos recipe looks great. I love all kinds of tacos.
Crystal says
October 24, 2014 at 1:40 pmYum, yum, and more yum. I love carnitas. This might just have to be dinner tonight.
Karen Glatt says
October 25, 2014 at 1:01 pmThis is a wonderful recipe that I would love to make. I love Crnitas, especially in the Slow Cooker. It comes out so delicious! I will have to try this recipe.
Janet W. says
October 27, 2014 at 6:48 amWow what a dish! This recipe sounds so good and the food looks delicious!