Carnitas Del Crock Pot

1. 1

   Trim excess fat from the meat and discard.

2. 2

   Place the meat in a large Crock pot/slow cooker.

3. 3

   Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over the meat.

4. 4

   Cover Crock pot and program to cook on LOW for 8 hours.

5. 5

   Meat is done when it literally falls off the bone.

6. 6

   When cool enough to handle, lift the meat from the juices and place in a large bowl.

7. 7

   Remove the bone, then shred the meat.

8. 8

   (I used boneless pork butt.

9. 9

   ).

10. 10

    Skim the fat from the juices and keep as a medium for re-heating the meat.

11. 11

    Or, use the leftover juices as a soup base.

12. 12

    For carnitas tacos: (if necessary reheat) the meat and serve in corn tortillas with all your favorite taco trimmings: fresh cilantro, guacamole, cotija, diced white onion, lime wedges, etc.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.