Crock Pot Carnitas

Description: This is an easy way to make delicious Carnitas (Mexican style shredded pork) in a crock pot. Serve with flour or corn tortillas, taco chips, refried beans, salsa, shredded cheese, etc.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs pork shoulder or 3 lbs pork butt
• 4 cups chicken broth, hot
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, medium hot
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

1. Add hot chicken broth to crock pot.
2. Add spices and lime juice to crock pot and mix well into chicken broth.
3. Add pork to crock pot.
4. Cover and cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or until most of water is reduced and a thick gravy like sauce forms.
5. Shred meat and mix into thickened cooking sauces.