"shredded pork carnitas"

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Recipe by
Bill Wentz
Virginia Beach, VA

What an AWESOME blend of Spice and shredded slow cooked Boston Butt, served in warm tortillas...delicious!!!!

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 6 Hr

Ingredients For "shredded pork carnitas"

  • 3 1/2 lb
    pork butt
  • 3 c
    chicken broth (warmed up)
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    ground cumin
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    coriander
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1 md
    fresh lime (sliced)
  • 1 sm
    can of chopped green chili

How To Make "shredded pork carnitas"

  • 1
    Add 3 cups warmed chicken broth to your crockpot. Add all spices into the broth and mix well, add your Pork
  • 2
    Add lime juice 2 tbs over top of the pork, replace lid and cook on high for 4-6 hrs.
  • 3
    At the 6 hour mark remove the Pork from the cooker and let rest in a large dish, after 15 minutes take two forks and shred the meat it will be TENDER.
  • 4
    Transfer the broth from the slow cooker into a large covered pan heat over med heat until simmering, add your shredded pork and can of chopped chili's cover and simmer 45 minutes.
  • 5
    Remove from heat and serve in warm tortillas or stuffed in taco shells with fresh squeezed lime over the top, either way it will be a big hit!!!

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