Slow Cooker Carnitas

Have you ever gone out for Mexican food, eaten carnitas, and thought “gosh, I wish I could make this myself”? Well, you can with the help of your slow cooker. Just add pork butt or shoulder to a slow cooker with citrus juice, garlic, onion, and some spices, then let it cook for about eight hours until it's tender and easy to shred with a fork. Then, you can enjoy your home-cooked carnitas in tacos, burritos, or on top of your favourite grains.

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut pork into 6 equal pieces. Add it to the slow cooker.

2. 2

   Add salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, bay leaves, lime juice and juice the orange. Add orange to the cooker as well. Mix together until the meat is well-coated.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Pour about 1 cup (235 ml) 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.

6. 6

   Serve immediately. Great as a filling in tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos!

7. 7

   Enjoy!

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