Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Super Easy Carnitas (21 Day Fix Approved!)



Ingredients:
  • 4-5 pounds boneless pork shoulder (I get a big one from Costco) 
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 4 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp onion powder (or 1 small onion, diced)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalepenos
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon/lime (I actually use 2 drops each of lemon and lime essential oil)

  • whole grain/corn tortillas 
  • Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese salsa, low fat sour cream 

Directions: place the meat in the crockpot. In a small dish, combine 1 tbsp of the olive oil, and everything except the lemon/lime (if using lemon and lime essential oil, add it to the mix). Pour the remaining olive oil on the meat and massage it in. Spoon the spice/olive oil mixture on the meat and massage until thoroughly coated. Squeeze the lemon and lime over the top (if using) and add the bay leaves. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8-9 hours. Remove the meat from the crockpot and pour the juice in a separate bowl. Reserve for later. Shred the meat using 2 forks, and put the meat back in the crockpot. Pour a little juice over the top, to moisten. Heat some tortillas or prepare your lettuce "shells". Fill each with meat (1/2 red container for each) and add your toppings. Enjoy!


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