I really like a good taco, but I completely adore a GREAT one. These spicy carnitas tacos definitely fit into my “great” category. Slow cooked in the crock pot, and then finished on the stove-top for that crispy, street-taco flavor.
Spicy Carnitas in the slow cooker
Do you guys shop at any of the big bulk stores? Costco, Sam’s Club, etc? We do, and I LOVE it. Not everything is the best deal there, but I love getting a lot of my meats there. Especially their pork sirloin roasts. They come in 4 packs at Costco and are so handy for dinners. We use them for pork roasts, bbq pork sandwiches, and these awesome spicy carnitas.
Slow cooker carnitas are one of the easiest and best meals you can make. Pork comes out SO tender and juicy when you cook it this way, and then it is just a quick shred, some toppings, and you are DONE with dinner.
Spicy Carnitas
Easy shredded pork sirloin roast is whipped into some super flavorful carnitas. Serve with tortillas and all of your favorite taco fixings for the best taco Tuesday you've ever had.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork sirloin roast
liberal amounts of...
- salt
- pepper
- garlic salt
- onion powder
Seasonings and cooking sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 small can El Pato Green label jalapeno tomato salsa
- 1 small can El Pato Yellow label tomato salsa
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a large crock pot, cover, and set on low. Cook for 6-7 hours (this highly depends on your particular crock pot. Check starting after 5ish hours and check hourly after that), and shred when fork tender.
- Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat with a small amount of oil (or lard if you have it!). Place a portion of the carnitas into the hot skillet, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until it crisps a bit. Serve with corn tortillas, cilantro, and your favorite fixings.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 332 Total Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 143mg Sodium: 300mg Carbohydrates: 1g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Protein: 51g
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Carla says
I firmly believe that you can’t go wrong with a taco. And that’s especially true for a carnitas taco. EXCELLENT- and I’m heading to Costco this weekend!
Cookin Canuck says
I buy those pork sirloin roasts at Costco often and am always looking for new ways to prepare them. This is going on my menu very soon!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
I need to look for those roasts next time I’m at Costco! This looks fabulous 🙂
eat good 4 life says
Yum. We have been craving something like this. They looks so juicy and tender!
Maryanne @ the little epicurean says
I love Costco! Yes, I like stocking up on meats at Costco- they’re quality meats and priced well! 🙂 (Also, you can never go wrong with tacos)
Nicole Johnson says
Right? I totally agree. We do so many different variations of tacos. Chicken, beef, steak, pork. LOVE.
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
MMMM!!!! Spicy Carnitas are delish! These look perfect!
Nicole Johnson says
Thanks Becky!!
Cathy Trochelman says
This is totally my kind of meal! My family would love it!
Nicole Johnson says
Thanks Cathy! We’ve had it again since, and its a huge hit. For days. 😉 Love doing the leftovers up for lunches!