Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 4 lb Pork shoulder

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Chipotle chili, powder
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 Yellow or white onion

• Canned Goods

  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 tsp Cumin

• Drinks

  • 1/4 cup Orange juice

• Prepared

  • 8 oz Enchilada sauce

Found on slowcookergourmet.net

Description

Directions

• Cut pork shoulder into 2-3 inch cubes
• Mix together spices and rub into pork
• Optional: Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a skillet and cook pork on each side until browned, about 3-4 minutes
• Add pork to slow cooker
• Peel onion and garlic and cut into large chunks, seed and dice jalapeño and do the same
• Chop in food processor, blender or chopper until very finely diced
• Spred over top of pork
• Mix together enchilada sauce, orange juice and broth
• Pour over pork and cover and cook on low for about 7-8 hours until pork is fully cooked
• Remove pork, shred
• Optional: Place in a cast iron skillet with a thin layer of canola oil and fry until crispy

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