Carnitas Del Crock Pot

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From thekitchn.com. This will get your through a busy week. cheap, filling, satisfying...

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Steps

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Trim excess fat from the meat and discard.

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Place the meat in a large crock pot / slow cooker.

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Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over the meat.

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Cover crock pot and program to cook on low for 8 hours.

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Meat is done when it literally falls off the bone.

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When cool enough to handle , lift the meat from the juices and place in a large bowl.

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Remove the bone , then shred the meat.

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Skim the fat from the juices and keep as a medium for re-heating the meat.

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Or , use the leftover juices as a soup base.

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For carnitas tacos: the meat and serve in corn tortillas with all your favorite taco trimmings: fresh cilantro , guacamole , cotija , diced white onion , lime wedges , etc.

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Ingredients

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pork butt, coarse salt, ground cumin, fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, garlic cloves, chipotle peppers, tomato juice, fresh orange juice