Carnitas a la crockpot
Ingredients:
2 lb. pork roast
cumin
oregano
chili powder
cayenne powder
salt and pepper
5 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
1 cup tomatillo salsa
1 onion, diced
a little oil
cooking spray
Directions:
Spray the bowl of the crock-pot with some cooking oil.
Cook the diced onions in the oil until they are translucent. Add the tomatillo salsa in and stir to combine
Meanwhile, season the roast. Season liberally with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne (well not too liberally with that if you don't like spicier foods :) on both sides. On the top, cut 5 slits or Xs into the roast and insert the whole cloves of garlic in the slits.
Sear the roast to brown on all sides before putting it into the crock-pot. Pour tomatillo mixture over the roast.
Cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for, I would guess about 4. Shred the meat with two forks and continue to cook for about 30 minutes with the lid off, to thicken the salsa a bit. Remove the garlic cloves and stir in the cilantro.
Use to fill tacos/burritos/enchiladas or just eat with some beans and rice.