Slow Cooker Carnitas

Fresh orange juice and coke provide the base for these delicious Carnitas.

Ingredients

• 1 garlic head, chopped
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups Coke
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 10 pounds pork (picnic shoulder)

Instructions

1. Place everything in the slow cooker on HIGH for 5 hours and then on LOW for 4 hours.
2. Optional: Shred meat and re-fry in a little oil in skillet until of the desired crispness.

Notes

Traditional garnishes include grated sharp dry cheeses, radishes, sour cream, shredded cabbage and limes.

Attribution

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / fanfo