Slow Cooker Citrus Pork Tacos
Slow cooker citrus pork makes for tangy tacos with a touch of sweetness. They are perfect paired with Greek yogurt lime slaw and sliced avocado. A perfect fresh summer dinner!
Jump to RecipeIf you are looking for a slightly sweet taco meat without any refined sugar this is an amazing and delicious option. I first made it at a time my husband was trying to avoid refined carbs and this made a great substitute for his favorite slow cooker sweet pork.
Best Liquid for Slow Cooker Pork
In order to add liquid and flavor to the pork I use fresh squeezed orange juice. The juice along with the zest and other spices make a perfectly flavorful and tender shredded pork for tacos.
Ingredients
For the pork
- 2-3 lb pork
- juice and zest of one orange
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the tacos
- 24 corn tortillas
- Greek yogurt lime slaw
- avocado
How to Make Slow Cooker Citrus Pork Tacos
Begin by adding the pork to the slow cooker and topping with the seasonings and orange zest and juice. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Once the meat is cooked and tender, remove it and shred into small pieces. Return the meat to the juices and put on keep warm until ready to serve.
To serve your citrus pork tacos, warm a corn tortilla and add a scoop of pork, some Greek yogurt lime slaw and sliced avocado.
Ingredients
Method
- Begin by adding the pork to the slow cooker and topping with the seasonings and orange zest and juice.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Once the meat is cooked and tender, remove it and shred into small pieces.
- Return the meat to the juices and put on keep warm until ready to serve.
- To serve your citrus pork tacos, warm a corn tortilla and add a scoop of pork, some Greek yogurt lime slaw and sliced avocado.