It’s official, Taco Tuesday will never be the same….
Everyone has those days where your schedule is packed and you need something that can cook all day and when it’s time to eat, you throw stuff on a plate and devour. This Carnitas recipe can do just that! They are restaurant quality, easy to prepare, and turn out perfect every time. Now, if you want to get a little more fancy, my recommendation is after you pull the meat, place it on a baking sheet and broil on low for 8 mins. This will add a little layer of crisp that is well worth the wait!!!
Equipment
- Smoker (alternative method)
Ingredients
Rub
- 1 T Dried Oregano
- 2 t Cumin
- 1 T Olive Oil
Ingredients
- 4 lb Pork Shoulder/Butt
- 2 t Salt
- 1 t Black Pepper
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 1 Jalapeno Chopped
- 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 Oranges
Instructions
- Trim, rinse, and dry the pork shoulder
- Mix together the salt and pepper and coat all sides of the pork
Slow Cooker Method
- Place the pork in the slow cooker fat side up
- Mix together the rub ingredients, pour over the pork and work into all sides
- Add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic on top of the meat (do not worry about spreading it out)
- Squeeze both oranges over the meat and discard the rinds
- Cover and slow cook around 225-250 degrees all day (roughly 6-8 hours)
- When tender, remove the bone and shred the meat!
Smoker Method
- Place pork in an aluminum tray with high sides to contain the juices and place the pork in fat side up
- Mix together the rub ingredients, pour over the pork and work into all sides
- Add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic on top of the meat (do not worry about spreading it out)
- Squeeze both oranges over the meat and discard the rinds
- Set the smoker to 225 degrees, insert meat probe and cook until internal temperature is 160 degrees
- Once at temp (4-5 hours), cover/tent with aluminum foil and continue smoking until the internal temperature reaches 204 degrees
- Remove from the grill and place in an unheated oven (with foil on) for 1-2 hours to rest
- Remove the bone and pull the meat
PRO TIP
- Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees
- Place the pulled meat on a baking sheet in a thin layer (only what you plan to eat)
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until a little crispy
- Add to corn tortillas with yellow rice, cotija cheese, guacamole, and whatever else you want!
- Enjoy!!!
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