crockpot pork carnitas

 Pork Carnitas:


NEED:
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder roast (or butt)
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 large orange)- for extra flavor zest some of the rind as well
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 7 cloves garlic (whole intact) OMIT if garlic free!!!
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried italian herbs
  • 1/2cup beef broth
  • corn  tortillas 
  • optional: sour cream, salsa, cojita cheese (or any cheese) sliced avocado, red onion, jalapeno 

DO: 
  • put the pork shoulder roast in a crock pot 
  • sprinkle the herbs,  seasonings and salt on top (rub it in if you feel like it) 
  • add garlic *if using) 
  • squeeze/pour on citrus juice (and zest), pour in broth 
  • cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6 hours until meat shreds EASILY with forks 
  • shred meat 
  • for extra taste: broil it slightly in the oven (will get little crispy bits)- i love it this way but my boys do not- they eat it not broiled
  • serve 

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