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Easy Crockpot Carnitas



Ingredients:

4 lbs of Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt)

1 Diced Onion

2 Tsp of Salt

1 Tsp of Pepper

1/2 a can of diced jalapenos 4oz (if you want them spicier add the whole can.

1 Tbsp Minced Garlic

3/4 Cup of Orange Juice


Rub:

1 Tbsp Dried Oregano

2 Tsp Ground Cumin

1 Tsp Olive Oil


For Toppings:

Lime Juice

Cilantro

Queso Fresco (crumbling cheese)


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Instructions:


Rinse and pat dry the pork shoulder. Rub your pork shoulder with salt and pepper. Mix your rub ingredients in a bowl and then rub the pork shoulder with your mixture.


Add your pork shoulder, diced onions, jalapenos, minced garlic, and orange juice to the crockpot. Cook on high for 6-7 hours or until the pork is fully cooked. It should just fall apart.


After the pork shoulder is cooked shred the meat.


Add the shredded pork to a baking sheet. Broil on high for 5 minutes or until your shredded pork gets crispy.


Optional: Fry your street taco shells with a little bit of olive oil to get them soft and crispy.


Preparing your taco:


Add your shredded pork to the taco shell and top with queso fresco, cilantro, and lime juice.


Enjoy :)



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