SLOW-COOKED CARNITAS TACOS

Slow-Cooked Carnitas Tacos image

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories Pork

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs country-style pork ribs, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces (or pork shoulder)
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 stem, fresh
1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
corn tortilla
tomatillo salsa, roasted (to be posted)

Steps:

Toss pork in bowl of slow cooker with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to coat.
Placed onion atop pork.
Cover slow cooker and cook pork on low setting until meat is very tender and falling apart, about 6 hours.
Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to cutting board.
Discard onion pieces.
Using fingers or fork, shred pork.
Transfer carnitas to platter.
Place avocado slices, cilantro sprigs, and sliced red bell pepper, if desired, alongside.
Wrap corn tortillas in damp kitchen towel; microwave until warm, about one minute.
Serve carnitas with warm tortillas and tomatillo salsa.