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Slow Cooker Carnitas
INGREDIENTS
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Slow Cooker Carnitas
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adapted via All Recipes
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serves 10-12
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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4 lb. boneless pork shoulder roast
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2 bay leaves
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2 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought - check the label!)
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1 fresh lime
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Pico de Gallo
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adapted via SkinnyTaste
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serves 4-6 as an appetizer, or 10-12 for topping your carnitas
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4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
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1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
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3 small sweet peppers or 1/2 of a large bell pepper, chopped
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1 clove of garlic, minced
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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salt and pepper, to taste
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Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. For best results, allow the mixture to marinate in the fridge for a 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. If you like your Pico de Gallo to have a kick, feel free to add a finely chopped chile pepper or jalapeño
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