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Slow Cooker Pork

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"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." — 2obies

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

3 pounds pork shoulder
2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix

chili powder to taste
crushed red pepper to taste

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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.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 8 hrs
READY IN 8 hrs 5 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

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 liquid). 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.

—hi-desert Kath

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 07, 2004

Not what I was expecting but easy and tasty. Will probably make again.

—CHOCO CHIP

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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 use any liquid. We lightly fry flour tortillas and assemble the tacos! This is a family favorite!

—Michelle Bovenkamp

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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 cheese and refried beans.

—VORCHA

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May 12, 2005

I LIKED THE IDEA OF THIS RECIPE BUT WANTED IT LOWER IN FAT SO I THREW CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE CROCKPOT INSTEAD OF PORK..WHEN THE CHICKEN WAS DONE I SHREDDED IT AND LET IT SIMMER IN THE SAUCE A LITTLE LONGER..MADE GOOD CHICKEN TACOS

—TINKERBELL926

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Feb 12, 2004

Incredibly simple idea that made a great dinner. I used "hot" taco seasoning so I left out the chili powder and red pepper; but the pork didn't really soak up much of the taco seasoning. Next time I'll try shredding the pork right in the pot, letting it soak up some of the flavored water, then draining and serving. Our 1 1/2 lb pork shoulder was done in a little over 6 hours, and made enough for three large "chimichangas". We put the pork in multigrain tortillas, wrapped them up and baked them for about 15 minutes to get them a little crunchy, then served over a bed of lettuce with chopped red bell pepper, chopped scallions, salsa, black olives, and a little cheese -- a great dinner!

—Carrie Magill

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Dec 11, 2003

Great recipe-my whole family loved it! We've eaten this as soup topped with cheese, and we've had this as chalupa meat with lettuce, cheese, & tomatoes. Definitely a keeper! Thanks!

—bbqgirl

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Jan 31, 2007

This is fantastic!!! I used the shredded pork to make flautas. I dipped wheat tortillas in hot oil, rolled the meat up inside each one, then baked in a 350 oven for 25 minutes. Top off with sour cream and your favorite mexican garnishes. Everyone raved about em and they were eaten up quickly.

—BABIDOLL02

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Nutrition

Calories
195 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
4.8 g
2%

Cholesterol
67 mg
22%

Fat
10.1 g
16%

Fiber
0 g
0%

Protein
18.9 g
38%

Sodium
573 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Pork

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 195
Calories from Fat: 91

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.1g 16 %
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18 %
Cholesterol 67mg 22 %
Sodium 573mg 23 %
** Potassium 257mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.8g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
Protein 18.9g 38 %
Sugars 1.2g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 47 %
** Niacin 55 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.