Savory Pork Carnitas

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 3 to 4-lb. Boston butt pork roast
• 1-1/4 oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4-oz. can diced green chiles
• 3/4 to 1 c. water
• 6 to 8 flour tortillas
• Garnish: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, lime wedges, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro sprigs

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from www1.gooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine pork, taco seasoning, garlic, onion and chiles in a slow cooker. Add water, using the full amount if pork is closer to 4 pounds; stir to combine. Cover and cook for 10 hours on low setting, or 6 hours on high setting, until tender enough to shred. Spoon shredded pork down center of tortillas. Fold and serve with desired garnishes.