Easy Slow Cooker Carnitas

Carnitas are a classic taco filled with tender, succulent slow-cooked pork. Requiring minimal prep, the meat gently simmers while you do other things. When it's done, simply fill into warm tortillas, pile high with toppings and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (4-5 pound) pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed, cut into 3 inch chunks
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 Tbsp chipotle powder (or 1 canned chipotle in adobo finely chopped)
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

PREPARATION:

Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker, and stir. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the pork is fork tender.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to a large bowl, reserving the juice. Using a utensil (or your fingers), gently bread the pork into bite-sized pieces.  Spoon some of the juices over to moisten.

Fill into warm tortillas and add desired toppings, including Food for Thought Cherry Fireball Salsa. 

Suggested toppings:

• chopped white onion
• crumbled cotija or feta cheese
• Mexican crema or sour cream
• fresh cilantro leaves
• thinly sliced jalapenos
• sliced radish
• diced avocado
• lime wedges