Pork Carnitas Recipe
Protein option for Personal Beer Crust Pizza.
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Ingredients
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Pork Carnitas Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Season
In a large bowl, combine garlic (minced), onion (chopped), cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, lime juice, orange juice, and chicken broth. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 3
Marinate
Add the pork chunks to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 4
Slow Cook
Transfer the marinated pork and the marinade to a slow cooker. Add the bay leaves and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
- 5
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- 6
Crisp (Optional)
For crispy edges, you can spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes until the edges are crispy.
