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Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (4) pound boneless pork shoulder roast
2 cups chicken broth or stock
3 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, smashed

For the rub:
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. Kosher salt
Directions:
Directions:
Cut pork into quarters.
Combine ingredients for the rub and really rub it into the meat. All four pieces should be fully coated. Make sure to use all of the rub.
Place pork into slow cooker and add bay leaves and garlic.Carefully pour chicken stock into the slow cooker without removing the rub from the pork. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until fork tender. Should be falling apart. Carefully remove the pork and shred with two forks.
Add reserved juice as needed to shredded pork to gain desired level of moistness.
Serve in tortillas with tomato, avocado, lettuce/cabbage etc.

 

 

 

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