Pork Carnitas Tacos (Slow Cooker Pork Tacos)

These pork carnitas tacos are perfect as an easy dinner idea or for a summer meal!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 20

Ingredients

3-4 lbs Pork shoulder roast
15 oz Can of pineapple chunks
1 tbsp Hoisin or soy sauce
4 Cloves of minced garlic
2 Jalapenos, sliced thin
2 tsp Pepper
1 tbsp Salt
3 tbsp Honey

Instructions

Put all ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until falling apart.
Shred the meat with a fork, add salt & pepper as needed.
Brown 6 inch flour tortillas.
Top with pulled pork, pepper slaw, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, yogurt dressing, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Pepper Slaw Ingredients:

4 peppers (red, yellow, and green) sliced thinly

3 tablespoons white vinegar

⅓ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (plus an additional 1 tablespoon for the top)

1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Mix the vinegar, mayo, soy sauce, honey, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Add the peppers and 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds. Chill for 1 hour. Before serving, stir in the fresh cilantro and top with remaining sesame seeds.

Quick Yogurt Dressing Ingredients:

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon peanut butter

Whisk until smooth. Serve immediately or chill.