Amy S Homemade Carnitas Recipe

Ingredients for Amy S Homemade Carnitas

• 5-6 lb boneless pork shoulder roast
• 2 cups beef broth
• Water (as needed to cover pork)
• Black Peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• Sea Salt
• Garlic Cloves
• Diced Green Chilies
• Sweet Onion

How to Make Amy S Homemade Carnitas

1. Place a 5-6 lb pork shoulder roast in a large (6-quart or larger) slow cooker.
2. Pour 2 cups of beef broth over the roast, ensuring it's fully submerged. Add enough water to cover completely if necessary.
3. Add 2 teaspoons of black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons of salt to the slow cooker. Add any optional ingredients at this time (see notes for suggestions).
4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is incredibly tender and easily shreds with a fork.
5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it in a large (9x13 inch) baking dish.
6. Use two forks to shred the pork, discarding any bones and excess fat.
7. Spoon 1-2 cups of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker over the shredded pork.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 1 hour, stirring halfway through. Add more cooking liquid if the pork seems dry.
9. For extra crispy carnitas, broil for the last 5-10 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
10. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as rice, beans, fresh cilantro, avocado, tortillas, shredded lettuce or cabbage, and fresh salsa.