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Slow Cooker Carnitas - Ready to Eat Dinner

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Slow Cooker Carnitas - Ready to Eat Dinner

Abbi
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8 Servings
9 Ingredients
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Our recipe for Slow Cooker Carnitas for tacos is irresistible. So easy to make ahead of time, simply reheat and indulge in these savory tacos with hints of chilies and cilantro. Add on your favorite toppings for a stress-free homecooked meal.

8 Servings
9 Ingredients
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Pork Roast
  • 3 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • ½ cups Tequila
  • 1 ½ cups chop Cilantro, Fresh
  • 1 cup Salsa, Medium
  • ½ cups Chicken Broth/Stock
  • 4 ounces Mild Green Chiles, Diced, Canned

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Cooking Instructions

Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

Slow Cooker

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Trim all excess fat from pork and cut in half.
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

Easy Assembly/Ready to Eat

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
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Make It Now Cooking Directions

Slow Cook

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Trim all excess fat from pork and cut in half.
  2. Place in slow cooker and top with garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients to slow cooker.
  4. Cover, cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  5. Remove pork, shred with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe
8 Servings
Serving Size
about 6 ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories
333
Total Fat
14g
Saturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
109mg
Sodium
543mg
Total Carbohydrates
5g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
3g
Protein
37g
WW Freestyle
7