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Green Chile Pork Carnitas Tacos

Green Chile Pork Carnitas Tacos

These slow cooker Green Chile Pork Carnitas Tacos are tender, juicy, and loaded with vibrant flavor. One bite will take you straight south of the Oklahoma border!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 cups
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb pork shoulder roast
  • 2 4 oz cans chopped green chilies
  • 1 c salsa verde
  • 1/2 c red onion chopped
  • 2 chilies (or jalapenos) chopped
  • 1/4 c lime juice
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Place roast in the slow cooker and rub with seasoning. Sprinkle with salt as well! Chop onion and peppers (removing seeds/ribs of peppers for less heat) and sprinkle those over the roast as well.
  • pour the cans (un-drained) of green chilies, salsa verde, & lime juice into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-9 hours (or high for about 5 - but low is preferred).
  • Once pork is "fall-apart-tender" to the touch of a fork, shred with a fork. If you prefer less liquid, use a spoon to discard any excess - But I recommend letting the shredded pulled pork soak in the delicious juices until you're ready to serve on a taco shell!
  • Serve as tacos with a garnish of cotija cheese, cilantro, avocado, pickled jalapenos, and a bit of diablo sauce (or toppings of your choice of course)! You can also serve as taco bowls, sliders, stuffed peppers/potatoes, so many options for this delicious pork!

Notes

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 5-7 days (or freeze and save for a rainy day)!

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 21gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 321mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 232IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg
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