Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

Name: Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 10 - 12
Ingredients: 2 kg / 4 lb pork shoulder (pork butt) (, skinless, boneless (5lb/2.5kg bone in) (Note 1)); 2 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 onion (, chopped); 1 jalapeno (, deseeded, chopped); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 oranges (, juice only (or 3/4 cup juice)); 1 tbsp dried oregano; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp olive oil

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"Recipe VIDEO above. Spiciness: Not at all. Scale recipe using Servings slider.These carnitas capture that elusive combination of flavourful, juicy AND crispiness. Pan frying to get the golden bits is not optional! Broiling/grilling will not produce the same results. Stuff them in tacos for an authentic Carnitas Tacos experience, see notes for other uses! FAQ below recipe...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 kg / 4 lb pork shoulder (pork butt) (, skinless, boneless (5lb/2.5kg bone in) (Note 1))

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2 1/2 tsp salt

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1 tsp black pepper

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1 onion (, chopped)

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1 jalapeno (, deseeded, chopped)

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4 cloves garlic, minced

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2 oranges (, juice only (or 3/4 cup juice))

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1 tbsp dried oregano

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2 tsp ground cumin

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1 tbsp olive oil

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