This post is an update from December 2018 I have included TWO recipes below, because I recently got a Ninja Foodi and use it for ALL the things, You can choose your cooking method, but the ingredients are exactly the same! I don't know what your family does for Cinco De Mayo, but in my house we eat something delicious, easy, and likely in the form of a taco. But, you know how much time I have this week with finals approaching? Exactly NONE! So, today, I am making my favorite carnitas recipe. It's simple, and takes only about 10 minutes to prep but smells and tastes like way more time and effort. This recipe is one I found about 10 years ago and even though I lost the recipe and now just wing it, it has become a family favorite. I served it at my Dad's 60th birthday party along with my Kahlua pork on rolls and everyone asked for the recipes. It's perfect for a crowd, or just because. IF you somehow end up with leftovers, make sure to add a bit of the juices to your container. This way, you can add it to a skillet and reheat without the meat losing its juicy yummy flavor. Ingredients1 3-4lb. boneless pork butt or shoulder, cut into about 2-inch chunks 2 t salt 2 dried jalepeno peppers (can sub 1 t chili powder) 1 t dried cumin 1/2 t dried oregano 1 large yellow onion, quartered 2 T minced garlic There is no need to add any liquid as the juices released from the meat and steam created with the lid atop the crockpot are what will cook the proteins and break down the structure of the meat. Slow Cooker Directions
Ninja Foodi Directions
Shred and serve in any application you like (tacos, sandwiches, tamales, burritos, with rice and beans, etc) the possibilities are endless. As you can see we made tacos, but we sometimes make a pineapple cream cheese and slaw then use that on bread to make sandwiches. I've also been known to add bbq sauce to leftovers for pulled pork sandwiches. Talk about making your mouth happy! Xoxo, Michelle
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Deelee
12/15/2018 02:52:37 pm
Oh snap. This looks incredible!! Trying this Holiday!
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Liz
5/7/2020 11:39:31 am
Looks delicious!
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Loyd
5/17/2020 05:09:41 pm
We made these.. I added a couple of shakes of Cayenne pepper. My wife was worried about the cumin -not a spice she likes, but thought it was perfect. And the house smelled so good all day.
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AuthorI'm Michelle, and I've got a full plate! As a full-time dietetics student, step-mom, wife, study coach, and tutor in my late 30's, some days I'm barely scraping by. But, no matter what is on my plate, it's always gluten free! Categories
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