Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Orange Pork Tacos
Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Orange Pork Tacos is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Rub pork all over with 2 Tbsp. salt.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionRub pork all over with 2 Tbsp. salt.
Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix oregano, brown sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, orange zest, and remaining 2 tsp. salt in a small bowl.
Rub all over pork, then transfer pork to slow cooker insert.
Add orange juice, lime juice, and garlic, then toss to coat.
Cook on high 8 hours or on low 10 hours until pork is super-tender and falls apart easily when raked with a fork.
Using tongs, transfer pork to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool slightly.
Strain juices left in slow cooker through a fine-mesh sieve into a large heatproof measuring cup or bowl.
Let sit 10 minutes, then spoon off and discard fat.
Transfer 1/2 cup juices to a resealable container and chill to use in Chile-Orange Pork Stir-Fry.
Using 2 forks or tongs, shred meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any larger pieces of fat.
Transfer 2 cups meat to a resealable container and chill for Chile-Orange Pork Stir-Fry, or reserve for another use.
Return remaining meat (you should have about 6 cups) to slow cooker along with 1 cup strained juices.
Keep warm until ready to use.
Serve shredded pork with tortillas, sour cream, cilantro, onions, and hot sauce for assembling tacos.
Pork can be marinated 1 day ahead.
Cover slow cooker insert with plastic and chill.
Pork can be cooked 3 days ahead.
Shred, then chill in an airtight container along with juices; rewarm gently before serving.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.