Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas
Ingredients:
4.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder
1 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Sea salt
(Alternatively use Siete’s mild taco seasoning mixture!)
3 tbs Butter
1 Lime
1/2 cup Water
Corn tortillas
Optional taco toppings:
Rice
Sour cream
Red onion
Pineapple
Jalapeños
Sautéed bell peppers
Shredded cheese
Lime juice
Cilantro
Instructions:
Prepare the spice mixture and place in a large bowl.
Slice the pork into large pieces.
Coat the pork in the spice mixture.
Melt ~2 tbs of better in a large skillet.
Brown the pork for 3-4 minutes per side.
Place pork in a slow cooker with 1/2 cup of water.
Cook for 4 hours on high.
Preheat the oven to 425° F.
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place in a large pot or bowl. Save 1/4 cup of the juices and set aside.
Shred the pork with two large forks. (Alternatively use a hand mixer).
Add ~1 tbs of melted butter to a rimmed baking sheet.
Evenly spread the shredded pork to the pan and bake for about 15 minutes.
Broil for 2 minutes to crisp- be careful to not let it burn.
Transfer the pork to a serving dish, add lime juice and the slow cooker juices. Mix well.
Add the pork to tortillas with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!