Shredded Pork Carnitas
Learn how to make Shredded Pork Carnitas.
6 h6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbboneless pork shoulderAmount2 lbIngredientboneless pork shoulder
- 4 ozgarlicAmount4 ozIngredientgarlic cloves, minced cloves, minced
- 1/3 cupchopped cilantroAmount1/3 cupIngredientchopped cilantro
- 1large onionAmount1Ingredientlarge onion, chopped, chopped
- 1 1/2 tspdried oreganoAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientdried oregano
- SaltIngredientSalt and pepper and pepper
- 14.5 ozcan low-sodium chicken brothAmount14.5 ozIngredientcan low-sodium chicken broth
- 12corn or flour tortillasAmount12Ingredientcorn or flour tortillas, toasted or warmed, toasted or warmed
- Chopped cilantroAmount1/3 cupIngredientchopped cilantro, for serving
- Diced avocadoIngredientDiced avocado, for serving, for serving
- LimeIngredientLime wedges, for serving wedges, for serving
- Sour creamIngredientSour cream, for serving, for serving
- SalsaIngredientSalsa, for serving, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Combine pork, garlic, cilantroAmount⅓ cupIngredientchopped cilantro leaves, onion, oregano, and salt in slow cooker bowl. Pour broth over top so pork is mostly submerged. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours or until pork is very tender.
- 2
Remove pork and shred the meat with two forks. Serve in warm tortillas topped with avocado, cilantro, salsa, sour creamIngredientSour cream, for serving, and limes squeezed for flavor.
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