Crockpot Carnitas
Crockpot Carnitas
3 lb boneless pork roast (shoulder or butt), cut into bite size strips
1/2 c water
2 minced cloves garlic or 2 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup chopped onion
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp each: black pepper; cumin; oregano; lemon pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne
Combine ingredients in crockpot. Cook on high 1 hour, then low 8 hours. Remove pork with slotted spoon. Pour liquid into a nonstick skillet and boil down to about 1/2 c. Add pork and saute until browned.
Serve with sourcream and lowcarb tortillas if desired.
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