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Close-up of two flavorful shredded meat tacos, topped with onions, cilantro, and served with lime wedges for Taco Tuesday.

Taco Tuesday Recipes in 15 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful solution for busy weeknights, perfect for Taco Tuesday celebrations. Enjoy delicious tacos made with tender shredded pork and your favorite toppings in minimal time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 16 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) or taco shells, warmed
  • Optional toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped tomato, onion, cilantro and lime wedges

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Small bowl
  • forks

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix salsa, bay leaves, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, cloves, and water.
  2. Place chopped onions in a 6-qt. slow cooker.
  3. Place the pork roast over the onions. Pour the salsa mixture over the roast.
  4. Cook, covered, on low until the pork is tender, 8-10 hours.
  5. Remove the roast from the slow cooker and discard the bone.
  6. Shred the pork using two forks.
  7. Serve the shredded pork in warmed tortillas or taco shells 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. The prep time is minimal, making it ideal for busy schedules.

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