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Two mouthwatering shredded meat tacos, topped with fresh pico de gallo and cheese, perfect for Taco Tuesday.

Taco Tuesday Recipes in 15 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe offers a quick and delicious solution for busy weeknights, perfect for Taco Tuesday. Enjoy vibrant Mexican flavors with minimal preparation time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 393
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 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
For Serving
  • 24 corn tortillas 6 inches, warmed
Optional toppings
  • Shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • chopped tomato
  • chopped onion
  • chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Forks

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix the salsa, bay leaves, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, cloves, and water.
  2. Place the chopped onions in a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the pork roast over the onions. Pour the salsa mixture over the roast.
  3. Cook, covered, on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  4. Remove the roast from the slow cooker and discard the bone. Shred the pork using two forks.
  5. Serve the shredded pork in warmed tortillas with your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 757mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

This recipe is designed for slow cooking, allowing the pork to become tender over several hours. While the active preparation is minimal, the cooking time is extended. For a quicker meal, consider using pre-cooked shredded pork or a faster cooking method if available.

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