I needed something quick and easy tonight, but the only meat I had thawed out was a few pounds of pork shoulder.
The solution? Carnitas…but instead of simmering and stirring in the stock pot for 3 hours, I wanted to see if it would work just as well in the slow cooker. Not only did it work, but it was delightful…even more tender than the stock pot version:
Pork Carnitas
2 1/2 lbs pork shoulder
1 c. water
1/4 c. rendered animal fat or butter
1 T tomato paste
1 t cayenne pepper
1 t sea salt
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
1 t paprika
1 t cilantro
1 onion, chopped
Cut pork into 2-inch chunks. Combine with all other ingredients in slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours.
Preheat oven to Broil setting. Spoon meat into a baking dish.
Broil for 10 minutes. Devour plain or with salsa and sour cream.
Just made this and ate it tonight…omg…it is awesome! Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks, Joyce!
Not to brag, but I just found pork shoulder roasts (3.5 lbs.) on sale for $1.19 a pound! Making this in my new crockpot tonight. It was delicious last time!