Make and share this Crock Pot 'carnitas' recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mariposa13
Categories Pork
Time 8h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine pork, onion, jalapeno, orange peel and soda in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Uncover and shred the meat using 2 forks.
- Serve on flour tortillas and top with pico de gallo, if desired.
- For Pico de Gallo:.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use; Makes 1 1/2 cups.
- Note: Also, up to 2 teaspoons each of fresh minced garlic and dried oregano can be added to taste.
- The carnitas can be served rolled into flour tortillas or in taco shells.
- Topping options include pico de gallo, guacamole or shredded cheese with a bit of taco sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 936.3, Carbohydrate 80, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 29.6
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