Slow Cooker Pork

64 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 8 hr
Ready In: 8 hr 5 min

“A very simple recipe that can be adjusted for heat. Serve with warm tortillas and your choice of garnishes, such as: lettuce, grated cheese, chopped onions, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and olives.” - by 2obies

Ingredients

3 pounds pork shoulder
2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
chili powder to taste
crushed red pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker with taco seasoning. If desired, add chili powder and/or red pepper flakes. Add water until meat is covered. Place lid on pot and cook on low for 8 hours.
Remove pork shoulder from pot and shred.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
195 cal
10%

Fat
10.1 g
16%

Carbs
4.8 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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hi-desert Kath

Jul. 30, 2009

"This is a good recipe. For those who find that it lacks flavor, DO NOT ADD LIQUID. Pork shoulder/boston butt makes lots of its own liquid in the slow cooker (you only dilute the flavor when you add li..." See morequid). Just rub the spices over the meat and throw it in the cooker and you will have a flavorful piece of meat (with plenty of liquid) to shred and use for tacos, burritos or whatever. "

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Michelle Bovenkamp

Jul. 30, 2005

"We make something similar to this for "taco night" at our house. The only changes I make are, I put the pork roast in the crockpot, season with salt and pepper and garlic and cook all day. I don't u..." See morese any liquid. We lightly fry flour tortillas and assemble the tacos! This is a family favorite!"

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VORCHA

Dec. 13, 2004

"Rubbed the taco seasoing on the roast the night before and poked the meat several times. Added a can of mexican chilies to the slow cooker. Made excellent shredded burritos with the addition of chee..." See morese and refried beans."

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