Slow cooker Carnitas

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 45 minutes
by Mimiyanda

Ingredients

3 1/2 - 4 lb boneless port butt/shoulder cut into six equal pieces

2 t salt

1 t pepper

1 tbsp oregano

1 tbsp cumin

8 cloves garlic crushed

1 medium onion quartered

3 bay leaves

1 lime, juiced

1 large orange, suiced save the spent halves

Optional Toppings

Tortillas/Taco shells/Rice

Black beans/Sasa/Guacamole

Sour cream/Cilantro/Cheese


Directions

1. In a slow cooker, add cut pork, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, bay leaves, and lime juice. Juice the orange and add it to the cooker as well. Mix together until the meat is well-coated. 2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily. 3. Remove the pork and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Shred the pork and spread across the baking sheet in a single layer. 4. Pour about 1 cup of the liquid remaining in the slow cooker over the shredded pork. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the meat browns and crisps along the edges. 5. Serve immediately. Great as a filling in tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos! 6. Enjoy!

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