Mediterranean Carnitas

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 kg pork shoulder
• 2 whole orange
• 1 whole lime
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 large onion
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 0.5 cup cilantro
• 2 whole avocado

Instructions

1. 1Rub the pork shoulder with sea salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
2. 2In a slow cooker, place the sliced onion, minced garlic, and pork shoulder.
3. 3Squeeze the juice of the oranges and lime over the pork, then add the leftover rinds into the cooker.
4. 4Drizzle olive oil over the pork.
5. 5Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
6. 6Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, shred it using two forks.
7. 7Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shredded pork and cook until crispy on the edges.
8. 8Serve the crispy pork on a platter, garnished with fresh cilantro and slices of avocado.
9. 9Optionally, use the remaining juices from the slow cooker as a sauce, adjusting seasoning as necessary.