Easy Crockpot Carnitas -

Easy Crockpot Carnitas

Fall apart tender and juicy carnitas with a delicious blend of spices.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: delicious, spices, tender

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Servings: people

Calories: 418kcal

Author: Candace Bourzac

Equipment

1 crock pot

Ingredients

5 pound pork butt roast
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp chili powder
3 cloves fresh garlic, pressed
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp lard

Instructions

In a large crock pot, add the pork roast, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp chili powder, 3 pressed cloves garlic, 2 tsp salt and pepper each, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup orange juice.
Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast reads 170 degrees.
Shred roast once it is cooked. Bring pot over to the stove.
in a large skillet, add 1 tbsp of lard and half of the shredded pork. Mix the pork in with the lard and cook for 5-10 minutes, being sure to stir and scrape up all of the crispy bits that form on the bottom of the pan. The idea is to crisp up the shredded pork, adding more flavor to the already flavorful meat.
Remove the pork from the pan and set aside. Repeat the process with the rest of the shredded pork.
Use the carnitas in tacos, burritos, soup, nachos, almost anything you can think of.

Notes

The nutrition information listed is for comparison purposes only and may vary based on individual cooking styles and measurements. The nutritional information calculated uses a third-party algorithm. Please consult a health professional for any nutrition guidance.

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