Pork Carnitas

This slow-cooker recipe makes some tasty tacos!

Ingredients:

- 3 lb boneless pork shoulder

- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

- 1 cup chicken broth or water

Directions:

Trim excess fat from the pork; cut into 3-inch chunks.

Put the pork pieces into a slow cooker (5 or 6 quart).

Add the butter, onion, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, chile powder, and pepper. Toss with meat until coated.

Pour in the broth or water.

Cover and cook on high (4 hours) or low (6-8 hours) until the pork is very tender.

Remove pork to a large serving bowl using a slotted spoon. Skim off any fat from the surface of the liquid in the cooker. Shred the meat with 2 forks then pour the juices over. Taste and season with additional salt if needed. Serve with cheese and toppings in corn tortillas.