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Crockpot Carnitas

Name: Crockpot Carnitas
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2½ lb Pork Shoulder; ~2 tbsp Olive oil; ½ cup Chicken Stock; 1 orange Orange juice; 1 lime Lime juice; 4 Garlic cloves, sliced; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Dry bay leaves; ~1½ tsp Salt and pepper; 1 small Yellow onion, halved; 1 lb Tomatillos; 2 Jalapeños; ~3 cloves Garlic cloves; ~2 tbsp Lime juice; ~¼ cups Fresh cilantro; 2 tsp Chicken bouillon powder

⏱ 435 min

Adapted from a video by Laura in the Kitchen

Crockpot Carnitas - So Easy!

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Ingredients

Pork Shoulder2½ lb
Olive oilfor searing~2 tbspest.
Chicken Stock½ cup
Orange juice1 orange
Lime juice1 lime
Garlic cloves, sliced4
Oregano1 tsp
Garlic powder1 tsp
Onion powder1 tsp
Paprika1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Dry bay leaves2
Salt and pepperto taste~1½ tspest.
Yellow onion, halved1 small
Tomatillos1 lb
Jalapeñosor 1 if you don't want it too spicy2
Garlic clovesfew cloves for salsa verde~3 clovesest.
Lime juicefor salsa verde~2 tbspest.

Steps

1
Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper on both sides, then sear in a hot skillet until browned. Set aside.
2
In a measuring cup, combine chicken stock, orange juice, lime juice, and sliced garlic. Add oregano, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Mix well.
3
Place the seared pork in the crockpot and pour the broth mixture over it. Add bay leaves, cover, and cook on low for about 7 hours until the meat falls apart easily.
4
While the pork is cooking, prepare the salsa verde by blistering tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeños in a skillet.
5
Transfer the blistered vegetables to a 400°F oven and roast for about 15 minutes until they soften and break down.
6
Place the roasted vegetables, fresh cilantro, chicken bouillon powder, and lime juice in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adjust seasoning to taste, and refrigerate.
7
Once the pork is tender, remove from the crockpot and shred. Place on a baking sheet and broil briefly until the edges are crispy and blistered.
8
Arrange the shredded pork on a plate and spoon some of the cooking liquid over it to keep it moist. Serve with tortillas, salsa verde, and your choice of toppings such as onion, cilantro, and cheese.

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