Carnitas
Description:
Great in tacos with tomatillo salsa and red bell pepper.
Yield: 6 servings |
Qty | Unit | Ingredient |
2 | lb | Pork Shoulder |
2 | tsp. | Kosher Salt |
1 | tsp. | Black Pepper |
1 | tsp. | Garlic Powder |
pinch | Mexican Oregano | |
1/2 | Onion (cut into four chunks) | |
2 | cloves | Garlic (crushed) |
Directions:
- Cut pork into cubes (1 to 2 inches)
- Season pork with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano
- Place pork in slow cooker, place onions on top of pork
- Cook for 6 hours on low
- During the last hour, toss in crushed garlic
- Remove pork from slow cooker with a slotted spoon (leaving onion and garlic)
- Shred pork with a fork
- Serve on tortillas with bell pepper, sour cream, cheese, and tomatillo salsa