Pork Carnitas Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Servings Prep Time
8-10people 45minutes
Passive Time
7hours
Servings Prep Time
8-10people 45minutes
Passive Time
7hours
Ingredients
Crockpot Pork
Cilantro Lime Slaw
Tacos
Instructions
  1. Add the pork shoulder to a large crockpot. Pour the orange and lime juice over the shoulder before adding the onion and garlic then dust with remaining seasonings. Cook on low for 7-8 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours) until pork begins to pull apart easily.
  2. While the pork is cooking prep the cilantro slaw. Combine the cabbage, bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, and carrots in a large bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside. Gently toss all ingredients until well combined 30 minutes before serving.
  3. Once the pork is pulling apart easily, remove from crockpot and finish shredding. Discard the bay leaves and reserve the drippings. In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, add one Tbsp of drippings for each serving of pork you are serving (about 1/2 cup per person.) Add the pulled pork and allow to sear for 3-5 minutes, flipping at least once. If preparing for more than 4 people, combine the pork and drippings in a large bowl then spread evenly onto a lined baking sheet. Broil on high for 3-5 minutes or until the pork is crisp.