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Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas Recipe

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The slow cooked goodness of pulled pork, flavored with a spicy and slightly sweet mixture of seasonings, highlights this excellent Southwestern dish.

Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas Recipe (+)

Directions

Place pork in a slow cooker.
In a small bowl, the vinegar, brown sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, pepper, garlic powder and seasoning salt and pour over the pork roast.
Cover with the lid and cook on low for 10-12 hours.
Remove roast to a tray or cutting board.
Using two forks, pull the meat apart until shredded.
Place shredded pork in a large bowl and pour some of the liquid from the slow cooker over the meat until it is as moist as you like.
Return the meat to the slow cooker until ready to serve.
Warm tortillas on a hot skillet.
Place tortillas on a plate and top with a serving spoon full of pulled pork.
Top with your favorite salsa and serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Container: 6 quart slow cooker, small bowl, large bowl

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 or more hours

Serving Description: 1 carnita

Servings: 16

Enter desired servings:

Ingredients

-		5 pounds pork shoulder roast
-		3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
-		2 tablespoons brown sugar
-		1 teaspoon salt
-		1 teaspoon red pepper flakes - crushed
-		1 teaspoon black pepper
-		1 teaspoon garlic powder
-		1 teaspoon seasoning salt
-		16 tortillas
-		3 cups salsa
-		2 cups sour cream - optional
-		2 cups guacamole - optional

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