Slow Cooker Venison Carnitas Tacos or Tostadas
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Venison Carnitas Tacos or Tostadas
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This is another easy way to prepare some of the leg roasts of venison that tend to be tough!
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Ingredients
- 2 - 3 pounds boneless venison leg roast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dry adobo seasoning
- 1 onion quartered
- 1 orange cut in half
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- corn or flour tortillas
- lettuce diced tomatoes, grated cheese, salsa, etc. for garnish
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Instructions
- Salt and pepper roast liberally. Place the roast in a slow cooker and top with the onion, orange and spices. Add about 2 cups water or stock to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 hours. Reserve liquid.
- Once the meat is tender, remove from slow cooker and let cool slightly before pulling apart with a fork. After you shred the meat pour some of the pan juices on it so that the meat stays moist.
- Optional
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Press the carnitas into the oil and fry until crusty on one side.
- Place about 1/2 inch olive oil in a small pan over high heat. Fry tortillas on one side for about 1 minute. Turn and fold in half. Fry on first side of folded tortilla then turn and fry on the other.
- Place meat in tortilla. Serve with your favorite toppings. Lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, etc..
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Notes
- Leftover meat can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in microwave until hot.
- For longer storage, freeze up to 2 months.
- Thaw in refrigerator. Reheat per above instructions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
66mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6.7mg
(7%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6.7mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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