Pork Carnitas - Slow cooker pulled pork tacos

Ingredients

• 900 g pork joint
• 3 tbsp taco seasoning

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make pulled pork ---

2. 2

   Remove the rind and large pieces of fat from your pork joint.

3. 3

   Add a splash of water to cover the bottom of your slow cooker, and place te pork on top. Slow cook for 2-8 hours on high, or 4-12 hours on low setting.

4. 4

   Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the meat has cooked through. Pork is only safe to eat after it has reached an internal temperature of 70°C / 160°F.

5. 5

   Lift the pork out of the slow cooker, then use two forks or pulled pork claws to shred the meat into pieces.

6. 6

   --- Add the taco flavours ---

7. 7

   Place the pulled pork on a baking tray, and cover with taco seasoning. Stir to coat the pork evenly with the spices.

8. 8

   Optional: Classic pork carnitas are crispy on the edges. If you want to achieve this, place the pork in the oven at 210°C / 200°C fan oven / 410°F for about 5 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden and crispy. Be careful not to leave the pork for too long, or it might dry out and burn.You can skip the step of oven baking the pulled pork,and just serve it immediately after coating with spices. Your pork will then be soft and tender instead of crispy.