Unbelievably Easy Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos

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Mike Scott

I’m retired and have been cooking since I was 12. I love all kinds of food and will try most anything.

1 ¾ pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided

¼ cup fresh lime juice, divided

¼ cup fresh orange juice, divided

2 cups hot water

1 dried ancho chile

4 garlic cloves, smashed

1 white onion, sliced (about 1 ½ cups)

1 bay leaf

1 cinnamon stick

2 oregano sprigs

1 tablespoon canola oil

12 (6-in.) corn tortillas, warmed

6 tablespoons chopped white onion

Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Lime wedges (optional)

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