Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Tacos
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours in slow cooker
Delish. That is all. These shredded pork tacos were enjoyed by everyone in the family.

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 2 - lb(s) pork shoulder roast
  • 1 - tsp garlic powder
  • 1 - tsp ground cumin
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 - cup(s) salsa verde sauce
  • 1 - large jalapeño(s)
  • 12 - corn tortillas**
  • Garnish: - crumbled goat cheese**
  • Garnish: - sour cream**
  • Topping: - jalapeño(s)**
  • Topping: - cilantro or avocado chunks**
  • Side: - veggies**
  • 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Place the pork roast into the base of the slow cooker and sprinkle the garlic powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper on top of the pork roast. Pour the salsa verde and add the diced jalapenos on top.
  2. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours.
  3. Once the cooking time is complete, shred the pork with 2 forks and remove from the slow cooker with slotted spoon when ready to serve. Spoon the shredded pork into the corn tortillas and add preferred toppings.
  4. Prepare veggies.
  5. Serve Salsa Verde Shredded Pork Tacos with veggies and preferred toppings.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

  1. Remove the seeds and dice 2 jalapenos.

To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:

  • 2 lb. pork shoulder roast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa verde sauce
  • Half of the diced jalapeno into each bag

Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.

Freeze & Thaw Instructions

Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the slow cooker and cooking on low for 8 hours.

Dairy-Free Modifications

Omit cheese or sour cream garnish.

Gluten-Free Modifications

Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides.

Printable Label Recipe Title

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Tacos

Printable Label Instructions

Thaw partially or completely before adding to slow cooker. Set slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours. Once cooked, shred the pork and make tacos with pork and preferred toppings.
Serve tacos in corn tortillas with veggies.