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Carnitas

By: Amanda Formaro
Carnitas

"Quick, easy, and intensely flavorful carnitas made right in the slow cooker. Perfectly tender, shreddable pork will be on your plate and in your belly with only 10 minutes of prep! Quick, easy, and intensely flavorful carnitas made right in the slow cooker. Perfectly tender, shreddable pork will be on your plate and in your belly with only 10 minutes of prep! If you’re new to carnitas, it’s basically Mexican-style pulled pork using braised pork shoulder that’s generously seasoned and then simmered slowly until it’s perfectly shreddable. Carnitas can be served on its own or spooned into tortillas for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. "

Serves6

Ingredients

  • 4 pound Pork Shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon Famous Dave's Rib Rub
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 cup Chopped Jalapeno
  • 1 Orange
  • 3 cup Orange Juice
  1. Season meat with salt, pepper, cumin, and rib rub as desired.

  2. Place roast, fat side up, in crock.

  3. Visit https://amandascookin.com/carnitas/ for full printable recipe.

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