Sunday, April 10, 2022

Carnitas

 This pork was crunchy and juicy and delicious.  Yum!


  • 4lbs pork butt (or boston butt)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large orange, zested and juiced
  • 12oz chicken broth

  1. Cut the pork butt into about 4 pieces, and place in crock pot.  Add seasonings and broth.  Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 4 hours, or until the meat falls apart easily.  
  2. Remove pork from crock pot and shred.  Do not discard liquid quite yet.  (The meat is easily shredded by putting the meat in a mixer and using the beaters to pull apart the meat.)  Place a thin layer of shredded pork on a cookie sheet and top with about 1/4 cup of the crock pot liquid.  
  3. Set oven to broil.  Broil the pork for about 6 minutes.  

Topping ideas:
  • Cilantro
  • Onion
  • Queso Fresco Cheese
  • Cilantro Lime Sauce

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