Dinner for 6

Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos

Name: Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos
Total time: 505 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lb pork shoulder; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 small white onion; 1 orange; 1 jalapeno pepper; salt and black pepper to taste (optional); toppings: chopped red onion

$7.52for 4505 minServes 6

Pork shoulder cooks with garlic, citrus, onion, and spices until tender, then is shredded with chopped red onion.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical	3.5 lb	$8.71Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Oranges$1.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.56Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.27

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices

505 minstart to table
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6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Low-carb High-protein Budget Family Dinners Slow cooker

Typical price

$1.88 per serving$7.52 for 4

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Ingredients

3 1/2 lb pork shoulder
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 small white onion
1 orange
1 jalapeno pepper
salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
toppings: chopped red onion

Steps

Cut the pork shoulder into large pieces and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, and cumin.
Place the pork in a slow cooker with crushed garlic, sliced white onion, orange juice, orange halves, and chopped jalapeno.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the pork reaches 145 F and shreds easily.
Remove the orange halves and shred the pork in the cooking juices.
Cook the shredded pork uncovered on high for 15 minutes, until some edges become crisp.
Top the pork with chopped red onion.

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