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A tortilla filled with pork, cheese, ad cilantro.

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork Tacos

Sweet, spicy, and smokey pork is made with spices and orange juice for a unique Cuban flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 1/2 lb. boneless pork loin
  • 1 teaspoon alt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1/2 green pepper chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 3/4 c. orange juice
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 c. fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 c. cooked rice
  • 8 soft tortillas
  • 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a large pan for 4-5 minutes per side or until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Cut the bacon slices in half and place on the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper on the pork loin and then place on top of the bacon. 
  • Place the onions, garlic, green pepper, and jalapeno around the pork loin in the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle everything with the oregano, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  • Pour the chicken broth and orange juice over top of everything.  .
  • Cook on low for 7 hours. 
  • Remove the pork and shred. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, add the black beans, and mix everything together. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Fill a soft tortilla with the pork and bean mixture and add rice and cheddar cheese.  Roll up and enjoy.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light:  December 2013