PORK Carnitas Crockpot

By tpriddy_1

Ingredients

• 4-5 lbs.pork shoulder
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoonchipotle hot sauce (optional)
• juice of 1 limes
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 12 ounces beer
• 1/2 cup salsa

Details

Servings 1
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from bigoven.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl mix together salt, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Rub seasonings onto the pork .
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
Roughly chop the garlic and add to the slow cooker.
Add lime juice, orange juice, beer, and salsa. Cover and cook 7-8 hours. You will know its ready when it falls apart easily.

Remove meat from slow cooker and shred with a fork.

Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the shredded meat on the cooking sheet and pour a few spoonfuls of sauce over the top Broil for 5 minutes.