Forkful of Comfort: Carnitas

Carnitas

Made by Kristen eaten by David | Labels: cilantro, pork, slow cooker

One of our favorite slow cooker meals is this Carnitas dish. It's even better with homemade Flour Tortillas. I serve mine up with a extra cilantro, little colby jack cheese, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, and some hot sauce. Also this freezes great!

Carnitas

Ingredients

3 1/2 - 4 lbs. boneless pork shoulder roast

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon cilantro

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 bay leaves

2 cups chicken broth

1 - 2 Tablespoons lard (opt)

Cooking Directions

*In a crock pot/ slow cooker add chicken broth and bay leaves. In a small bowl mix together cumin, oregano, salt, coriander, cilantro, and cinnamon. Pat spices on the pork shoulder coating well. Place in a crock pot/ slow cooker, cover and cook on low. Turn meat about 5 hours in and break into a few chunks. Cook for 8 to 10 hours (or until easily shredded with fork.). Moisten with cooking broth if needed.

Can be served when done OR heat a large skillet with lard and fry drained meat on medium high heat until crispy (about 10 mins.). OR can be bake, place drained meat on sheet pan at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until crispy.

Feeds 8 to 10