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Slow Cooker Carnitas Tostada Recipe
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Slow Cooker Carnitas Tostadas

In this recipe, a pork shoulder is slow cooked in herbs & spices, then shredded & pan fried to give it that delicious, crispy carnitas texture!
Servings: 8 tostadas
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
Author: Whitney Bond
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 lb boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded & chopped
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup Mexican beer
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Serve with:

Instructions

  • Combine the salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Rub this mixture on the pork shoulder.
  • Add the onion, garlic and jalapeno to the slow cooker.
  • Place the pork shoulder on top.
  • Pour the orange juice and beer around the pork in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  • Once fork tender, remove the pork from the slow cooker, remove any fat, then shred the meat.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  • Add the carnitas to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until slightly crispy.
  • Spread queso dip, refried beans or guacamole on warmed tostadas, then add the carnitas and toppings of your choice such as diced onion, fresh cilantro, salsa, queso fresco or guacamole.

Notes

Nutritional information provided does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 378kcal (19%)Carbohydrates 18g (6%)Protein 40g (80%)Fat 15g (23%)Saturated Fat 7g (35%)Cholesterol 102mg (34%)Sodium 510mg (21%)Potassium 809mg (23%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 3g (3%)Vitamin A 375mg (8%)Vitamin C 19.6mg (24%)Calcium 48mg (5%)Iron 2.4mg (13%)
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