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Slow-Cooked Carnitas Tacos

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Slow-Cooked Carnitas Tacos

Slow-Cooked Carnitas Tacos

amanda

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Qt Pressure Cooker

  • Silicone Spatula

  • Large Skillet (Cast Iron)

  • Tongs

  • Whisk

  • Large Serving Platter

  • Taco Shell Maker

  • Meat Tenderizer

  • Digital Thermometer

  • Bottled Lemon Juice

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs or pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano (preferably Mexican)

  • 1/2 large onion, cut into 4 pieces

  • 1 avocado, halved, pitted, sliced

  • Fresh cilantro sprigs

  • Sliced red bell peppers (optional)

  • Corn tortillas

  • Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Toss pork in bowl of slow cooker with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to coat. Place onion pieces atop pork. Cover slow cooker and cook pork on low setting until meat is very tender and falling apart, about 6 hours.
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Instruction 2

Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to cutting board. Discard onion pieces. Using fingers, shred pork; transfer carnitas to platter. Place avocado slices, cilantro sprigs, and sliced red bell peppers, if desired, alongside. Wrap corn tortillas in damp kitchen towel; microwave until warm, about 1 minute. Serve carnitas with warm tortillas and tomatillo salsa.
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