Crock Pot Tex Mex Carnitas

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 360 Minutes

Ready In: 370 Minutes

Servings: 6

Here's a twist on the usual Mexican carnitas...add some BBQ spices and citrus juices and you have this Tex Mex dish. Serve on lettuce leaves for a low carb option. (Recipe is from )

Ingredients:

2 -3 lbs pork roast (butt or shoulder works best)

1/4 cup yellow onion, diced

1/4 cup diced green chilis (canned is okay)

1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes (a 15 oz can works)

1 tablespoon cumin

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon honey (or agave)

2 teaspoons lime juice

2 tablespoons orange juice

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

cheddar cheese, for serving

guacamole, for serving

chopped tomato, for serving

corn tortilla, for serving

spanish rice, for serving

refried beans, for serving

Directions:

1. Place roast in crock pot.
2. Mix all other ingredients (except items for serving) and pour over roast.
3. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
4. About an hour prior to eating (if possible), shred the pork with a fork and stir.
5. Serve in lettuce bowls/wraps or tortillas and any other suggested toppings.

By RecipeOfHealth.com