Burrito – Carnitas Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pork

   Rub the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and minced garlic. Make sure to coat all sides well.

2. 2

   Slow Roast

   Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Add the quartered onion, orange juice, lime juice, chicken broth, and bay leaves on top of the pork.

3. 3

   Cook

   Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

4. 4

   Shred the Pork

   Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat and return the shredded meat to the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the carnitas in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like cilantro, onions, salsa, and avocado.