Pork Carnitas

Name: Pork Carnitas
Ingredients: 1 3-lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks, trimmed of excess fat; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 large onion, quartered; 3 cloves garlic

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2 steps

Ingredients

1 3-lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic

Directions

1

Sprinkle pork with salt, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Place in a slow cooker along with onion and garlic. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender and falling apart, about 6 hours. Shred pork and serve hot.
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This recipe also appeared in the February 2010 issue.