Slow Cooker Birria Tacos | Savory

Ingredients

• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 (7 oz) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 4 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 4 pieces
• 3 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 8 corn tortillas
• or 8 hard shell tacos
• 1 1/2 cups Cotija
• or 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, plus more for garnish
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish