April 14th, 2020

Slow Braised Coke Pork Carnitas

SERVINGS: 12
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
DIETARY: Gluten-Free (without tortilla), Dairy-Free (without cheese)
PREP/COOK TIME: 10 min/8 hrs

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Slow Cooker Coke Carnitas

• 6 lbs. pork shoulder, fat slightly trimmed
• 1 sweet onion, sliced thin
• 12 fl. oz. Coke, preferably Mexican coke

Carnita Rub

• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tbsp. ground cumin
• 2 tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 tbsp. onion powder
• 2 tbsp. dried oregano
• 1 tbsp. ground cayenne
• 3 tbsp. salt 
• 3 tbsp. pepper

1. Prepare a 6-8 qt. slow cooker.  Put the rub ingredients in a bowl and mix together with a fork until uniform.
2. Take the carnita seasoning and rub all over the pork shoulder until completely covered. Set aside.
3. Pour the Coke into the slow cooker along with the sliced onion. Place the pork shoulder on top of the onions.
4. Cook on low heat for 10-12 hrs for best results or until it is easy to shred with a fork.  You can put these carnitas in burritos, tacos, or really anything!

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"Me Cuisine" Tips

• The best tortillas to use in my opinion are flour tortillas so the juices don't make the tortilla soggy.  The flavors and textures work together perfectly.
• This is just a really simple base recipe anyone can do! All you need is a slow cooker or a large pot to fit everything.  
• If it is too sweet, add less brown sugar to the rub.