Tender, flavorful, slow-cooked pork carnitas are traditionally crisped up on the stovetop in a skillet.
This recipe has a very short prep time, making it an easy choice forbusy weeknight meals.
Broil on high until pork begins to brown and crisp.
Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos.Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
If you are feeling real adventurous,make your own corn tortillaswhile the pork slow cooks.
Make pork carnitas tacos for your next backyard cookout and don’t forget to add a bigpitcher of margaritas.
Cover and cook on LOW until pork is fork-tender, about 8 hours.
Preheat broiler to high with oven rack 6 inches from heat.
Shred pork in slow cooker.
Remove pork from liquid, and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet.
Spread into an even layer.
Broil until pork begins to brown and crisp, about 8 minutes.
Stir and broil 2 minutes more.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and toss well.
Transfer to a serving platter.
Serve pork with tortillas, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, queso fresco, and lime wedges.
