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Slow-Cooker Carnitas

Serves 10–12
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Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 4 –5 lbs. boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 12 ounces lager beer
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Mix the spices (excluding the brown sugar) together in a small bowl. Rub the pork shoulder liberally with all of the spice mixture and the garlic. Place in a slow cooker.
  • Pour the liquid ingredients in around the pork. Cook on low for 8 hours. Transfer pork to a large dish or platter and use forks to shred it, discarding any fat. Reserve ¾ cup of the braising liquid.
  • Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and spread out the shredded pork evenly. Pour the reserved braising liquid over the meat, and then sprinkle it with ¼ cup brown sugar.
  • Broil meat until the ends get crispy and browned, turning once, about 5–10 minutes per side. Serve with tortillas, cilantro, limes, avocado, and black beans for tacos or use the meat to make enchiladas or burrito bowls.