Carnitas With Onion And Cilantro Recipe
Make Carnitas With Onion And Cilantro Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Season the Meat
In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, ground cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork pieces.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Pour the orange juice and lime juice over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
- 5
Crisp the Carnitas (Optional)
If desired, spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for about 5-10 minutes until the edges are crispy.
