Tacos al Pastor in the Slow Cooker
Description
Tacos al pastor don't get any easier than this recipe that slow-cooks pork loin and corn in a flavorful broth of orange juice, pineapple, and chipotle.
Ingredients
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1/2 (3 pound) boneless pork loin, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, divided
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 cup orange juice
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1 small red onion, quartered
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1/4 cup white vinegar
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
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3 teaspoons minced garlic
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
Directions
1
Season pork loin with salt and pepper and place in a slow cooker.
2
Puree 1/2 of the pineapple with chicken broth, orange juice, red onion, vinegar, lime juice, chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, onion powder, and oregano. Pour over the pork. Add remaining pineapple and frozen corn.
3
Cook on Low for 8 hours. Shred pork and warm for an additional hour.