Sunday, May 28, 2017

Slow Cooker Carnitas

No-fail carnitas. Delicious and makes enough for a party. Even more delicious if you reduce the meat amount and remove the broth/beer. No need to change spice levels.


Slow Cooker Carnitas
from Buzzfeed

Ingredients:
4 lbs. boneless pork butt/shoulder, cut into 6 equal pieces
1 onion, quartered
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 Tbs. oregano
1 Tbs. cumin
8 cloves garlic, crushed
3 bay leaves
1 cups broth or beer (not necessary is using smaller amount of pork)
1 lime, juiced
1 large orange, juiced (save juiced halves)

Instructions:
1. In slow cooker, combine all ingredients (including spent orange juice halves) and combine until meat is well coated.
2. Cover and cook low for 8-10 hours, until meat pull apart easily.
3. Remove pork, and transfer to foil-lined baking sheet. Shred pork and spread across the baking sheet in single layer.
4. Pour 1 cup remaining slow cooker liquid over shredded pork. Broil for 5-10 minutes until meat is brown with crispy edges.
5. Serve and enjoy.