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Slow Cooker Carnitas - Ready to Eat Dinner

<p>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.</p>
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Pork Roast
  • 3 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cups Tequila
  • 1 1/2 cups chop Cilantro, Fresh
  • 1 cup Salsa, Medium
  • 1/2 cups Chicken Broth/Stock
  • 4 ounces Mild Green Chiles, Diced, Canned

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 6 ounces
  • 333 Calories
  • 14g Total Fat
  • 3g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 109mg Cholesterol
  • 543mg Sodium
  • 5g Total Carb
  • 1g Fiber
  • 3g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 37g Protein
  • 7 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

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.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

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.
  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.
  6. Let cool.
  7. Divide cooked pork among the indicated number of freezer bags. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

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
  2. Reheat in microwave until warmed through.

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