Villa Carnitas Recipe
citrus braised pork, salsa verde, queso fresco, scallions, tortilla chips
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Ingredients
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Pork
Salsa Verde
Toppings
Method
Pork
Prepare the Pork
In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and chopped onion.
Cook the Pork
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Shred the Pork
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker to coat it in the juices.
Salsa Verde
Assembly
Assemble the Dish
On a serving platter, layer tortilla chips, followed by the citrus-braised pork. Top with salsa verde, crumbled queso fresco, and thinly sliced scallions.
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Villa Carnitas!