Scary Good Pork Carnitas for Halloween Night!

Submitted by Mcosta

"This is a great make-ahead meal for Halloween night that both the kids and adults will love. You can serve this with soft tacos and fixins' or make pulled pork sandwiches."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 5 lbs pork shoulder
• 16 ounces green chili salsa (mild or medium)
• 1 large onion
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 20 soft flour tortillas
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 2 limes
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

directions

1. Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, cumin and oregano.
2. Heat canola oil in a large pot or heavy skillet. Pan sear each side of the pork shoulder until browned (a few minutes per side).
3. Place the chopped onions into crock pot. Put the pork shoulder on top (fat side on bottom). Pour the bottle of salsa on top.
4. Cook for 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
5. Once cool enough, shred the pork into bite sized pieces.
6. Strain the liquid, discarding solids, and pour some of the liquid over the meat.
7. Serve with soft flour tortillas, cilantro, sour cream and lime wedges.