Crockpot Carnitas

INGREDIENTS

• 4 pounds boneless pork butt
• 3-4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 large onion sliced
• 8 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 limes, juiced
• ¾ cup of orange juice
• ¾ cup of coke (in glass bottle with cane sugar)
• 2 bay leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

Put all ingredients in the crockpot cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 5-6 hours (until meat falls apart)

When pork is cooked, remove and shred with 2 forks. SAVE the liquid that is in the pot.

TO CRISP (definitely do this. I thought it might make the meat dry but it doesn’t, it make it more delicious!)

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a not stick or castiron skillet over high heat. When pan is hot, add about 1/3 of the shredded pork

Sear until meat is starting to crisp, pour about ½ cup of the reserved liquid over the pork, continue cooking until the juices begin to reduce down and the meat is nice and crispy!

Serve in tacos, burritos or a salad.

Recipe by Debbie