Crockpot Carñitas
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!
READY IN: 4hrs 10mins
SERVES: 6
YIELD: 12 carnita tacos
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2 -4lbs pork shoulder
- 4
- 1fresh jalapeno pepper
- 1bunch fresh cilantro
- 12ounces beer
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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