Pork Carnitas!!

We wanted to get away from the traditional family meals today, and try something FUN!  I had a pork shoulder in the fridge, so decided to crock pot up some carnitas!  My boys LOVE Mexican food, so it was a no brainer!  The house smells wonderful, and they tasted so great!!  Love how EASY this was to make!  The pork gets so juicy and full of flavor!  Top with your favorite taco toppings, and your set! :)

Pork Carnitas!

4 lb. pork shoulder- covered with pepper, seasoning salt, and onion powder

2 Tbsp olive oil- for searing

4 oz can chopped green chilies

1 medium onion- minced

5 bay leaves

1 cup salsa- hot (spicy)

1 cup chicken broth

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp sage

1/2 tsp ground coriander

2 tbsp fresh chopped oregano, or 1 tsp dried

3 Tbsp chopped cilantro

2 Tbsp minced garlic

2-3 tsp brown sugar

Flour tortillas- warmed and soft or fried crispy

toppings of your choice!

LOOKS GOOD, doesn't it?!!  We topped ours with refried black beans, sharp cheddar, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, fresh guacamole, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco!  YUM!!

After you season the pork shoulder, sear it for a couple minutes on each side in a bit of olive oil!

To chicken broth add all other seasoning, and mix well~

Put pork shoulder, chilies, salsa, onions, bay leaves and some cilantro into crock pot, then pour the chicken stock with all the seasonings over it~ cover and put crock pot on high, and let it cook for 4 hours~

After 4 hours, take out meat, shred it, then put it back into liquid and stir.  (discard any bone, or fat) Add some salt, if needed~ You won't believe how moist, tender and juicy this is!!  All ya need now are some warm tortillas, and your good!!  ENJOY! :)