Showing posts with label slow cooker carnitas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label slow cooker carnitas. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Recap: 2013



What better way to start off the New Year, then reflecting on the past? 2013 was a tough year for me. It tested me in many ways. However, it redefined the relationships I have with others and made me realize what battles are worth fighting for. I am eager to start the New Year with a fresh perspective on life, health, and happiness.

The Top Five Posts of 2013:


Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!

Katie

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Slow Cooker Carnitas






I love carnitas and I love tacos, together they are absolutely delicious! Molly at Make It Fresh has a great recipe for slow cooker carnitas. I love my crock pot--nothing is better than dinner being ready when you come home at night!





First, I browned the rib-less pork shoulder in a pan with butter for about seven minutes on each side. I seasoned each side with salt and pepper before searing.





After searing a cut pockets in the pork shoulder and filled with garlic.






Place the pork shoulder in the crock pot, I filled with a can of chicken stock, diced onions, diced habanero pepper, and diced dried pasilla peppers. Let cook for six to eight hours, turning occasionally.


Shred the pork with two forks. I combined the shredded pork with half cup of  the stock from the crock pot, and let it simmer for twenty minutes.






I served the carnitas with beet cabbage slaw and mango salsa for a delicious easy meal!