Easy Slow Cooker Freezer Meal Shredded Pork Roast for Tacos and Burritos

September 14, 2025

Frugal crockpot orange pork freezer meal. A budget-friendly weeknight dinner that’s easy, versatile, and perfect for tacos or burritos!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Shredding the meat 10

Total Time 12 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

2 to 3 lb Pork roast - shoulder works the best
1/2 can Frozen orange juice concentrate - about 6 fl oz
4 tbsp Bottled fresh lime juice - about 2 medium limes juiced
1 cup Water
2 Chicken stock cubes
4 tsp Pre-minced garlic - or 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 tbsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Chipotle chili powder - Regular chili powder will work in a pinch, but you won't get the same smokiness
1 tsp Dried oregano
2 tsp Salt - or to taste

Large freezer bag
Measuring jugs and spoons
Slow Cooker or Instant Pot with a Slow Cooker function I use the Instant Pot Pro (as pictured in this recipe)
Forks or a mixer to shred the meat once cooked
Paring knife for limes/garnishes etc if needed
Large dish or bowl For shredded the meat and serving

Make the freezer meal:

Put all the ingredients into a ziplock freezer-safe food bag, making sure to write the recipe name and cooking times on for reference when you come to cook it.

Thawing

Make sure to remove the freezer meal bag and thaw overnight on a counter or in a fridge for 24 hours prior to cooking.

Cooking

Place the thawed pork roast and all other ingredients in a slow cooker sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Mix well.
Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, until pork is fully cooked through. If using an Instant Pot Pro, cook on High Slow Cook for 10 to 12 hours.
Remove the pork from the slow cooker when done and shred.
For easy shredding, place the pork in a KitchenAid mixer with the paddle attachment and run on low until it breaks apart.
Forks also work if that’s what you have.
Serve in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, rice bowls, or simply on an open tortilla with toppings. The seasoning balance makes this meat work in almost any pork dish.

You can adjust the seasoning to your family’s taste. Add more chili powder for heat or more lime for freshness.
If you prefer a richer finish, stir in a tablespoon of butter after shredding.
The flavor is balanced so it adapts to many Mexican-inspired dishes without overpowering.

Storage

As a freezer meal: stores uncooked in the freezer up to 3 months.
Cooked shredded pork: keeps in the fridge 3 to 4 days in a sealed container.
Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of water to keep it from drying out.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.