Slow-Cooker Carnitas

Dinner

We shared these flavor-packed tacos with friends from church who came over to help us move. They're so good, I put them on my blog, manilaspoon.com! The slow cooker makes this recipe extra easy, and I love that whenever I make it, I'm reminded of the wonderful people back in Michigan.

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 8 hours
YIELD: 12 servings.

1/2 cup salsa
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 whole cloves
1-1/4 cups water
2 medium onions, chopped
1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (6 to 7 pounds)
24 corn tortillas (6 inches) or taco shells, warmed
Optional toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped tomato, onion and cilantro

1. In a small bowl, mix first 9 ingredients. Place onions in a 6-qt. oval slow cooker. Place roast over onions; pour salsa mixture over roast. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 8-10 hours.
2. Remove roast; remove and discard bone. Shred pork with 2 forks. Serve in tortillas with toppings as desired.
Freeze option:
Freeze cooled pork mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add water or broth if necessary.