3lbs.boneless pork shoulder roastcut into 2 inch pieces
1onionthinly sliced
4clovesgarlicminced
2tspdried Mexican Oregano
1cinnamon stick
1 1/2cupsorange juicefresh or reconstituted
1/2cupfresh lime juice
cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Mix together oil, salt, cumin, chile powder and pepper.
Coat pork pieces in mixture.
Brown in pressure cooker on saute setting or in a pan on the stove.
Place meat into Instant Pot or slow cooker.
Add in onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon stick and juices.
In a pressure cooker, cover and lock on lid. Use Meat setting allow to come to pressure, auto setting will cook for 35 minutes. Do a 10 minute natural release.
In the slow cooker, cover and put on low for 6-8 hours.
Shred meat and place on a baking sheet under broiler for 5 minutes to crisp up edges.
Reserve juices to pour over meat before serving if desired.
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Notes
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas InstructionsBrown pork. Place it and all ingredients into the slow cooker.Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until meat is tender and pulls apart easily.