Pork Carnitas

This was a mish-mash of recipes, but wow, it turned out tasty. It's a "throw it all in the crockpot" kind of recipe, which is great for crazy days when you need a quick and easy prep dinner. Another plus is that you can serve it in corn tortillas with a little pico for authenticity, burrito style with beans and rice, or on a deluxe taco salad - it's very flexible for picky eaters. I believe that real carnitas are fried right before serving, which probably adds another layer of deliciousness (and fat), but I didn't do that, and it was still wonderful.

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3 pounds pork roast
salt and pepper
1 onion, sliced in rings
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 cups chicken broth
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Rub a liberal amount of salt and pepper onto the roast, then put the meat in the crockpot.

Add remaining ingredients.

Cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4.

Before serving, shred the meat and return it to the crockpot.

Serve with all the fixings: salsa, tortillas, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, tortilla chips, beans & rice, etc.