It was Saturday afternoon about a month ago. I hadn’t made it to the grocery store yet, but I was exhausted. I knew I needed to go so that I could make dinner on Sunday night. But I just didn’t think I had it in me to fight the Saturday crowds.
So what did I do? I pulled out one of my cookbooks that I haven’t blogged from, and searched for a recipe where I had all of the ingredients on hand. It was a bit difficult, because my pantry has been quite bare these days. But I did have a pork tenderloin in the freezer and a few veggies in the fridge, so I was happy when I was able to come up with a meal plan that didn’t require any grocery shopping!
Bonus for me that this was also a Crock-Pot recipe. I know a lot of people see their Crock-Pots as something to get out during the winter, but I love to use mine during the summer. It doesn’t heat up the house like using the oven or stove top does, so I actually like mine better in the summer than in the winter!
The pork was put into the Crock-Pot with the required ingredients, and that night we had a hot dinner with very little effort. I had to improvise a bit to turn these into tacos, but it all worked out. I didn’t have any lettuce, so we used cabbage, which I actually really liked because of the great crunch. The tomatoes came from the garden, and I had to cut up some cheese sticks for the cheese. Both my husband and I were surprised how much we actually enjoyed this meal!
The only change I would make on this recipe is to leave out the carrots on the pork if you plan on making them into tacos. The carrots just seemed out of place to me. But besides that, I think I found a great go-to recipe!
Mexican Pork Roast
adapted from Rival Crock-Pot Cooking
2 medium onions, sliced
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 lb pork loin roast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 cup water
Place onions and carrots in Crock-Pot. Rub pork with seasonings and place on top of vegetables. Add water. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
If making tacos, shred pork meat and serve on tortillas with toppings of choice.
what a great way to make pork. we've used cabbage in tacos in a pinch too & it worked great
Pork tacos like these are my absolute favorite! I could eat the entire pot myself! Yum!
I have been meaning to make a pork roast for tacos in the slow cooker, yum!
I swear the worst thing about cooking is the darn grocery shopping.
And yes you should have mussels, but if you are pregnant.. you may want to wait just in case they turn your stomach or something.
oh for a swine lover like me this is perfect!! yay so yummy
I love to cook pork in my crockpot- this sounds so good and a perfect transistion dish into fall as well
Now those look fantastic. I’ll bet they would be good cold with a lettuce wrap too.
Great idea to do pork in the crockpot! I will have to try these on a weeknight. Sometimes I don’t feel like cooking after work, these would be easy to throw together if the meat was done!!
It’s amazing what you can rustle up when needs must! I can’t stand grocery shopping at weekends either wth all those crowds. Your pork roast tacos are yuumy!
Maria
x
This looks like a winner. Easy to make and full of pork. My stomach is growling.
Heck that looks good! Crockpots are just the greatest invention ever arent they??
Of course you liked it. Whats not to like. Slow cooked pork is the best.
I was just thinking about making tacos! Thanks for the kick in the pants.
Crockpots are fantastic for this kind of quick meal. I use mine a lot. Your tacos look so scrummy. I often grate carrot to add a vegie to a dish, so I didn’t think carrot was too strange.
Mmm I love tacos. Do you prefer corn or flour tortillas?
The cupcakes look good also.
I hear you on Wal Mart. I hate going there! I have to go there to buy ice cream, though. It’s a lot cheaper than anywhere else.
Last week I bought hair gel and cereal, and I left it there when I checked out. SO, I had to drive all the way back. Ugh.
may god bless the inventor of crock-pots.
your pig sounds sensational.
A great way to cook pork and I bet it was so tender! It’s amazing what can be rustled up when needs be and I have to say those Tacos look perfect!!
Gosh I’m with you can’t stand going shopping for groceries at a weekend either.
Rosie x
These look so simple and delicious. And what a wonderful photo!
I always think it’s amazing when a good meal can be pulled off without going to the store — especially when you are tired. This looks really good. And you’re so right about the crock-pot not heating everything up. Not having to defrost anything is what I like. The cabbage is perfect for this!
Mmmm. we love taco night and I’m always up for a new recipe. Looks great! Have a good day!
I’ve been addicted to fish tacos with corn tortillas lately. I’ve also been using cabbage for the garnish — it’s great! I like your slow cooker idea for the pork. Sounds great!
Melissa
Those tacos looks so tasty! If only I had the space for a crock pot. It sounds like it would be great to use one in the summer when you don’t want the heat off the oven.
Oh, great … now I’m starving for pork roast tacos! I seriously could put a huge dent in the world’s taco supply with this recipe. Now that my kids have started soccer again, I need to be using the ol’ crock pot more. This is a great recipe for me to start with. YUM!
This so sounds like me with the improvising! How funny. They sound and look great, and you’re totally right about most people using the crock-pot in the wrong season!
I made these last night. This was just about the best pulled pork I’ve ever had in my life outside of North Carolina and Tennessee.
Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!
I’ve really become a big fan of the crock pot. I’m adding this to the list of recipe to try. It looks really delicious!
I would have put this into tacos too. Yum! Totally my kind of recipe. For some reason I never think to use my crockpot in the summer, but it’s such a brilliant idea!