BEEF CARNITAS SLOW COOKER RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix the first nine ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub with 1/4 cup spice mixture. Cover and store remaining mixture in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year., Place onions and peppers in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer meat and drippings to slow cooker. Top with salsa. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Add toppings of your choice.

Steps:

• Season pork with salt and pepper.
• In a medium sauté pan on medium-high heat, brown pork on all sides for about 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Using a sharp knife, insert blade into pork, cutting small holes and insert garlic slivers all the way in so you no longer see them.
• Season pork generously with cumin, adobo, sazon, oregano all over.
• Pour chicken broth in the crockpot, add bay leaves and chipotle peppers.
• Place pork in crock pot and cover.
• Cook low for 8 hours.
• After 8 hours, shred pork using two forks and combine well with the juices that accumulated at the bottom.
• Remove bay leaves and adjust salt and cumin as needed.
• Let it cook another 15-30 minutes.