Simple Crockpot Carnitas

The original recipe is by Rick Bayless, who always does a fabulous job with his recipes.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  pork shoulder, boneless
•  salt, as needed
• 2  cups  fresh  lard

Directions

1. Turn your crockpot (aka a slow cooker) on high.
2. Heat your lard in the microwave until it has melted and add to the crockpot.
3. Cut your pork shoulder into about 7 pieces and sprinkle with salt.
4. Place the pork pieces in the crockpot leaving spaces between the meat.
5. Cover and cook until the meat is tender.
6. Notes: Brown the cooked meat for a few minutes under the broiler if desired. I have also doubled the meat and the lard and let the meat boil in the lard until tender.