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Create Your Own Slow Cooker Carnitas Taco Bar

This Slow Cooker Carnitas Taco Bar features tender, flavorful pork cooked to perfection, complemented by vibrant toppings and warm tortillas, making it a standout choice for gatherings and casual family dinners.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 oranges juiced (and discarded quarters used)
  • 1 lime juiced (and discarded half used)
  • Corn tortillas for serving
  • Toppings salsa, cilantro, diced onions, avocado

Method
 

  1. Prepare the pork shoulder
  2. Season the pork
  3. Layer ingredients in the slow cooker
  4. Slow cook the carnitas
  5. Shred the carnitas
  6. Crisp the carnitas (optional)
  7. Warm the tortillas
  8. Set up the taco bar