Simple Crockpot Carnitas

Submitted by Andtototoo

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

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 3
• 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.