Crockpot Jerk Pork Tacos with Avocado & Mango Salsa

I've been wanting to try something new for dinner & it had to be something in the crock pot because I am dying in this heat.  I had bought a pork roast on sale & I found this recipe & absolutely loved it!  You can totally substitute chicken if you want, just slow-cook it less time.  The combination of the savory pork with the sweet, chunky avocado & mango salsa is right on the money!  It's a fabulous, perky summer taco.

Crockpot Jerk Pork Tacos with Avocado & Mango Salsa

Recipe altered from SkinnyTaste by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

Jerk Rub:

• 1 Tbsp dried onion flakes
• 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp dried nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Pork & Marinade:

• 3 lbs pork roast
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• Jerk Rub (from recipe above)
• 1 fresh lime, squeezed (3-4 Tbsp)
• 1/2 cup orange juice

Avocado & Mango Salsa:

• 1 large avocado
• 2 large mangoes (or about 2 cups frozen chunks, thawed)
• 3 Tbsp finely diced red onion
• 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 fresh lime, squeezed (3-4 Tbsp)
• Salt & Pepper

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl for the jerk rub & stir together.  Makes approximately 4 Tablespoons.
2. Place pork roast into a crock pot.  Using a knife, score the pork roast & rub the minced garlic into the slits.  Sprinkle 3 Tablespoons of the jerk rub (saving 1 Tbsp for later) over the pork roast.  Pour the lime & orange juices over the top.  Let the pork marinate, covered in the fridge for 4 hours, spooning marinade over the top occasionally.
3. Once the pork has been marinaded, cook it in the crock pot on low for 8-9 hours, or until shreddable.  Once meat is tender, remove from crock pot & shred.  Strain the juices from the meat & SAVE.  Put shredded meat & strained juices back into the crock pot.  Add remaining 1 Tbsp jerk seasoning to the mixture, stir & let the pork heat up for another 15-30 minutes on low.  
4. Meanwhile, dice the avocado & mangoes & put them in a medium sized bowl.  Add the finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice & season to taste with salt & pepper.
5. When ready to serve, place meat mixture onto soft flour tortillas & top with salsa.  Enjoy!

I've been wanting to try something new for dinner & it had to be something in the crock pot because I am dying in this heat.  I had bought a pork roast on sale & I found this recipe & absolutely loved it!  You can totally substitute chicken if you want, just slow-cook it less time.  The combination of the savory pork with the sweet, chunky avocado & mango salsa is right on the money!  It's a fabulous, perky summer taco.

Crockpot Jerk Pork Tacos with Avocado & Mango Salsa

Recipe altered from SkinnyTaste by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

Jerk Rub:

• 1 Tbsp dried onion flakes
• 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp dried nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Pork & Marinade:

• 3 lbs pork roast
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• Jerk Rub (from recipe above)
• 1 fresh lime, squeezed (3-4 Tbsp)
• 1/2 cup orange juice

Avocado & Mango Salsa:

• 1 large avocado
• 2 large mangoes (or about 2 cups frozen chunks, thawed)
• 3 Tbsp finely diced red onion
• 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 fresh lime, squeezed (3-4 Tbsp)
• Salt & Pepper

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl for the jerk rub & stir together.  Makes approximately 4 Tablespoons.
2. Place pork roast into a crock pot.  Using a knife, score the pork roast & rub the minced garlic into the slits.  Sprinkle 3 Tablespoons of the jerk rub (saving 1 Tbsp for later) over the pork roast.  Pour the lime & orange juices over the top.  Let the pork marinate, covered in the fridge for 4 hours, spooning marinade over the top occasionally.
3. Once the pork has been marinaded, cook it in the crock pot on low for 8-9 hours, or until shreddable.  Once meat is tender, remove from crock pot & shred.  Strain the juices from the meat & SAVE.  Put shredded meat & strained juices back into the crock pot.  Add remaining 1 Tbsp jerk seasoning to the mixture, stir & let the pork heat up for another 15-30 minutes on low.  
4. Meanwhile, dice the avocado & mangoes & put them in a medium sized bowl.  Add the finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice & season to taste with salt & pepper.
5. When ready to serve, place meat mixture onto soft flour tortillas & top with salsa.  Enjoy!