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Braised Pork Carnitas Tacos w/ Coca-Cola®

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Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 8 hours in a slow-cooker
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Ingredients

  • Pork Shoulder Roast, Boneless (1 ½ lbs.)
  • Salt & Pepper (as needed)
  • Vegetable oil (2 tbsp.)
  • Coca-Cola (1 cup)
  • Orange Juice (½ cup)
  • Soy Sauce (¼ cup)
  • Flour Tortillas, Taco Size, Heated (8)
  • Salsa Verde, Prepared (½ cup)
  • Red Onion, Diced (½ cup)
  • Cilantro, Chopped (½ cup)

Instructions

  1. In a slow-cooker, combine the Coca-Cola®, orange juice, and soy Mix well to combine.
  2. Season the pork shoulder with salt and In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once the vegetable oil is hot, add the pork shoulder and sear until browned on all sides. Transfer the pork shoulder to the slow-cooker, cover, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 7 to 8 hours, or until fork tender.
  3. Remove the pork shoulder from the slow-cooker and allow to rest for 15 minutes on a Once cool enough to handle, use a fork to shred the pork into desired sized pieces. Hold warm for assembly.
  4. To assemble tacos: Place ¼ cup of shredded pork shoulder into each Top with 1 tbsp. salsa verde, 1 tbsp. diced red onion, and 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro. Repeat for each tortilla. Serve two tacos per person.