Crockpot Slow Cooker Carnitas with Root Veg

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Season pork shoulder with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown pork on all sides.
3. Transfer pork to a slow cooker and add garlic, chicken broth, and orange juice.
4. Add baby potatoes, carrots, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until pork is tender.
6. Shred pork with two forks and mix with vegetables in the slow cooker.
7. Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro before serving.