CROCKPOT CARñITAS

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This is an original recipe that I came up with after eating carnitas at a local Mexican restaurant. They are just as good in my opinion!

Provided by JustVikie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h10m

Yield 12 carnita tacos, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -4 lbs pork shoulder
4 garlic cloves, peeled, each clove cut into 4 pieces
1 fresh jalapeno pepper
1 bunch fresh cilantro
12 ounces beer
corn tortilla

Steps:

  • With a knife, cut several small slits into the roast. Insert pieces of garlic cloves in roast; place in crockpot with whole pepper and half bunch of cilantro which has been chopped. Season to taste. Pour in beer. Cook on HIGH 4 to 6 hours until fork tender (LOW 9 to 11 hours). Remove meat; shred. Serve with warm tortillas, with by your choice of garnishes. Suggested garnishes: diced tomatoes, onions, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, cheese, salsa, guacamole, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.2, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 107.3, Sodium 103.4, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 26.5

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