Slow Cooker Carnitas

Slow Cooker Carnitas Yields - 10-12 TACOS 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4-5 pounds pork roast or thick pork chops or pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat andcut into large 3-4 inch chunks 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 cup beer (whatever you have on hand, I used Corona) or use chicken stock or water 1 onion, chopped into quarters 4-5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2-3 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 2 limes, juiced Tacos Flour or corn tortillas Pico de gallo Salsa Verde Fresh cilantro Cojita Cheese In a large saucepan heat oil over medium high heat In a small bowl combine salt, pepper and chili powder Sprinkle over pork Place pork into skillet, searing on all sides until nicely browned, about 3-4 minutes per side Place into slow cooker Add in beer, chopped onion, garlic, additional chili powder, cumin & salt Stir to combine Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until meat is tender and pulls apart easily Preheat oven to broil Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with a fork, or your hands, and place onto prepared pan Place onions onto pan as well Drizzle 1/2-1 cup of the remaining liquid from the slow cooker over the meat on the pan Sprinkle lime juice over pork Place under broiler and cook for 5-7 minutes or until meat is browned on the edges and a little crispy Remove from oven Build tacos with any or all the above options (or whatever you are going to serve) NOTES You can use a combo of pork cuts to add even more flavor. Throw in a chipotle pepper for some cayenne for added heat.