Lunch: Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos Al Pastor with All the Fixings Recipe | MyRecipes

Start by slow-cooking pork shoulder in an aromatic bath of pineapple, beer (try a floral, spiced white ale like Hoegaarden or Blue Moon), and canned chipotles in adobo. Then shred the meat and set out a taco bar full of fresh flavors, bright colors, and c

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Ingredients

1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb.) boneless pork shoulder roast (Boston butt), trimmed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 (12-oz.) bottle white ale
2 (8-oz.) cans pineapple tidbits in juice
1 (7-oz.) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
16 (6-inch) fajita-size corn tortillas, warmed
Toppings: crumbled goat cheese, sliced radishes, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped avocado

Instructions

Rub roast with salt, and place in a lightly greased 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour beer and 1 can of pineapple tidbits over roast. Process chipotle peppers and remaining can of pineapple in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour over roast. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or until meat shreds easily with a fork.
Transfer pork to a cutting board; shred with two forks, removing any large pieces of fat. Skim fat from sauce, and stir in shredded pork.
Stir together fresh pineapple and next 5 ingredients. Serve pork in warm tortillas with pineapple mixture and desired toppings.