Slow Cooker Venison Carnitas Tacos or Tostadas

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 6

Place meat in tortilla. Serve with your favorite toppings. Lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, etc..