Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas (Crispy Mexican Pork Carnitas Tacos)

Name: Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas (Crispy Mexican Pork Carnitas Tacos)
Ingredients: 5 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt (4-6 pounds)); 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano; 1 tablespoon chili powder ((optional - I enjoy guajillo and ancho)); 2 teaspoons freshly ground cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon back pepper ((or to taste)); 2 tablespoons lard ((or use vegetable oil)); 1 small onion (chopped); 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped (optional, for spicy)); 5 cloves garlic (chopped); 1-1/2 cups chicken broth ((or use beer, orange juice, or a mix)); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ((or use lard)); Chopped roasted jalapeno peppers, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, warmed corn tortillas (or any of your favorite toppings)

"I've been making this slow cooker carnitas recipe for years - it always make the best pork carnitas tacos, with so tender pulled pork seared until crispy...."

INGREDIENTS

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5 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt (4-6 pounds))

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1 tablespoon Mexican oregano

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1 tablespoon chili powder ((optional - I enjoy guajillo and ancho))

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2 teaspoons freshly ground cumin

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2 teaspoons salt

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1/2 teaspoon back pepper ((or to taste))

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2 tablespoons lard ((or use vegetable oil))

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1 small onion (chopped)

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1 jalapeno pepper (chopped (optional, for spicy))

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5 cloves garlic (chopped)

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1-1/2 cups chicken broth ((or use beer, orange juice, or a mix))

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil ((or use lard))

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Chopped roasted jalapeno peppers, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, warmed corn tortillas (or any of your favorite toppings)

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