Slow-Cooked Carnitas Tacos

• country-style pork ribs↗2 lbs

  cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces (or pork shoulder)

• salt↗2 teaspoons
• ground black pepper↗2 teaspoons
• dried oregano↗2 teaspoons

  (preferably Mexican)

• large onion↗1⁄2

  cut into 4 pieces

• avocado↗1

  halved, pitted, sliced

• fresh cilantro stem↗

  fresh

• red bell pepper↗1

  sliced (optional)

• corn tortilla↗
• tomatillo salsa

  roasted (to be posted)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Toss pork in bowl of slow cooker with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to coat.

2. 2

   Placed onion atop pork.

3. 3

   Cover slow cooker and cook pork on low setting until meat is very tender and falling apart, about 6 hours.

4. 4

   Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to cutting board.

5. 5

   Discard onion pieces.

6. 6

   Using fingers or fork, shred pork.

7. 7

   Transfer carnitas to platter.

8. 8

   Place avocado slices, cilantro sprigs, and sliced red bell pepper, if desired, alongside.

9. 9

   Wrap corn tortillas in damp kitchen towel; microwave until warm, about one minute.

10. 10

    Serve carnitas with warm tortillas and tomatillo salsa.