Crockpot Carnitas

ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 6-8 HR. I SERVES: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. pork carnitas
• 2 small sweet onions, sliced
• 10-12 cloves of garlic
• 1 dried Chile de Arbol, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt
• Ground black pepper
• Optional: 1/3 cup diced pickled jalapeños (lessen or omit if you don’t want the spice)

Instructions:

1. Mix the chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the pork carnitas and coat evenly. Set aside.
2. In the crockpot; add the diced jalapeños, sliced onions, chiles, garlic cloves and oil. Place the seasoned meat on top and toss in the bay leaves.
3. Cook on high for 4-6 hours.
4. Shred pork with two forks and stir in the cinnamon.
5. Turn to low and cook for an additional hour before serving with your favorite tortillas or on a big salad.