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Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3½- to 4-pound boneless pork butt/shoulder, cut into six equal pieces
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp cumin
8 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 medium onion (quartered)
3 bay leaves
1 lime (juiced)
1 large orange (juiced, save the spent halves)

Directions:
Directions:
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.

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily.

Remove the pork and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Shred the pork and spread across the baking sheet in a single layer.

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. Serve immediately & enjoy!

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I make this all the time & it's great as a filling in tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos!

 

 

 

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