Carnitas Tacos
- 2 lb boneless pork shoulder roast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 4 clove garlic, smashed
- 2 medium oranges, cut in half
- 2 cup liquid (beer, water, or stock)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 packages tortillas
- Combine the salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Season the pork roast generously with the mixture.
- Juice the oranges then put the oranges and juice put in slow cooker with cinnamon, chili powder, and garlic and stir to combine.
- Place the pork in the slow cooker then add whatever liquid you are using.
- Set to cook on low for 8 hours.
- The meat is done when it is tender and falling apart.
- Let it cool enough to handle, then lift the meat from the juices and place in a large bowl.
- Shred the meat.
- (For best results) In a large saute pan, heat the vegetable oil over high heat.
- Press the meat into the oil and fry until crusty on one side.
- Serve on tortillas with salsa.
pork shoulder roast, salt, ground pepper, oregano, ground cinnamon, chili powder, clove garlic, oranges, liquid, vegetable oil, tortillas
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/347020-carnitas-tacos (may not work)