Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos

Slow-cooked pork shoulder that is crisp at the edges and tender inside, served in warm tortillas with a fresh salsa.

SHOPPING LIST

• pork shoulder1kg
• orange1
• lime2
• garlic cloves4
• ground cumin2 tsp
• dried oregano1 tsp
• small corn tortillas8
• red onion1
• coriander1 bunch
• salt1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and place in the slow cooker.
2. 2Zest and juice the orange and one lime, crush the garlic, and mix with cumin, oregano, and salt.
3. 3Pour the mixture over the pork, cover, and cook on low for 5 hours until the pork shreds easily.
4. 4Shred the pork with two forks, then spread on a baking tray.
5. 5Grill the pork for 5 minutes until the edges are crispy.
6. 6Warm the tortillas in a dry frying pan.
7. 7Finely slice the red onion and chop the coriander.
8. 8Serve the carnitas in tortillas topped with onion, coriander, and a squeeze of lime.

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