Slow Cooker Carnitas
Prep Notes
(AIP, Paleo and Whole 30)
Cooking Time
8 Hours
Ingredients
3 lbs pastured pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed
1/2 cup bone broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large orange
2 limes
3 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
1tbsp dried cilantro
2tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
Fresh cilantro for garnish
(OPTIONAL FOR NON-AIP : 2 tsp black peppers, 1 tsp crushed red pepper)
Directions
1. Combine the cilantro, oregano and salt (plus other seasoning if using)
2. Rub the seasoning into the pork shoulder, coating it evenly
3. Push the three garlic cloves into the pork shoulder
4. Place the shoulder into the slow cooker set to low
5. Pour the juice of the orange, the juice of two limes and the bone broth over the pork shoulder
6. Add in the two bay leaves and chopped onion
7. Cover the roast and cook on low for 8 hours
8. Remove from crockpot and shred with two forks
9. OPTIONAL: Place under the broiler for 5 minutes to crisp before serving
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