Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas Recipe

The slow cooked goodness of pulled pork, flavored with a spicy and slightly sweet mixture of seasonings, highlights this excellent Southwestern dish.

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Ingredients

Container:6-quart slow cooker, a small bowl, and a large bowl

Directions

PREP

15 mins

COOK

6+ hrs

READY IN

6+ hrs

Place pork in a slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic powder, and seasoning salt. Pour the mixture over the pork roast.
Cover the slow cooker and cook the pork on low heat for 10-12 hours.
Remove the roast to a tray or cutting board.
Using two forks, pull the meat apart until shredded.
Place shredded pork in a large bowl and pour some of the liquid from the slow cooker over the meat until it is as moist as you would like.
Return the meat to the slow cooker to keep it warm until it is ready to serve.
Warm tortillas in a hot skillet.
Place warmed tortillas on a plate and top with a serving spoonful of pulled pork.
Top with your favorite salsa and serve with sour cream and guacamole.

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