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Slow Cooker Venison Carnitas Tacos or Tostadas

This is another easy way to prepare some of the leg roasts of venison that tend to be tough!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Optional
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Place meat in tortilla. Serve with your favorite toppings. Lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, etc..

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

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

% 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.