Roasted Poblano Pork Tacos

Pork carnitas! Tender pork seared then slow cooked with roasted poblano peppers, served with corn tortillas and extra creamy guacamole.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5 30

Total Time5 40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: carnitas, pork, tacos

Servings:

Calories: 140kcal

2 medium sized poblano peppers
2 pounds pork shoulder
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons Cajun seasonings you can use a variety of chili powders here as well - a good taco blend works nicely
4 garlic cloves chopped
12 ounces Mexican beer
16 corn tortillas
Extra Creamy Guacamole for serving

Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame, or bake them in an oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes, until the skins begin to char and blister.
Remove from heat and cover with a paper towel. Allow to cool.
Chop the peppers and add them to a slow cooker.
Slice the pork shoulder into large cubes and add to a mixing bowl.
Pour in olive oil and toss to coat.
Add Cajun seasonings and toss to coat.
Heat a cast iron pan to medium-high heat and sear the pork on each side until nicely browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Add to the slow cooker.
Add beer and garlic, then cover and slow cook on medium heat about 4-5 hours, or until the pork is fork tender.
Serve over warmed corn tortillas with creamy guacamole.