Pork Carnitas

Carnitas made with Mae's Seasonings Chili & Taco. This can be used in tacos, burritos, enchiladas or on top of a salad. Also good in a Mexican Sandwich (Torta).
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 kg pork shoulder 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 2 tbsp Mae’s Seasonings Chili & Taco 
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar 
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Mexican oregano 
  • 2 tsp salt 
  • 2 limes, juiced 
  • 2 oranges, juiced or 3/4 cup orange juice 
  • 1 bottle Mexican coke 
  • 1 large onion, cut into wedges 
  • 8 garlic cloves, smashed  

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and pat dry pork with paper towel. Mix together Chili & Taco Seasoning, brown sugar, oregano, and salt and set aside. On a large plate rub pork with oil then with the spice mix.
  • In the bowl of a 6 quart slow cooker mix together lime juice, orange juice, and coke. Place pork on top and add  in onions and garlic.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 8 - 10 hours or until the meat falls apart with a fork. Remove pork and shred with two forks. (do not discard the juices)
  • To Crisp: Heat about 1 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium - high heat. When pan is hot, add pork in batches of two or three and sear until just beginning to crisp. Ladle over 1/2 cup of leftover juices and continue cooking until the juices begin to reduce down and meat is crispy.
  • To Serve: Season with salt and pepper if desired. Pour more of the juices if desired once the meat has crisped up.

Notes

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