Carnitas (pulled Pork) Recipe
Tender slow cooked pork, topped with Pico de Gallo!
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Ingredients
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Carnitas Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Season the Pork
In a bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Rub this mixture all over the pork chunks.
- 3
Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker
Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Add the whole onion (quartered), garlic cloves (smashed), orange juice, and lime juice.
- 4
Slow Cook
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 5
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- 6
Serve
Serve the pulled pork topped with Pico de Gallo. Enjoy!