Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

Ingredients

• 4-5 lbs lean boneless pork roast, excess fat trimmed, cut into 3-inch chunks
• 1 cup beer (or chicken stock)
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

2. Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker, and give the mixture a stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is completely tender and shreds easily with a fork.
3. Once the pork is cooked, preheat your broiler to high heat and prepare two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Use a fork to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, and then use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the prepared baking sheets, spreading the pork in an even layer and leaving the juices behind in the slow cooker.  (Don’t discard the juices, we’re going to use them later!)
4. Place one sheet under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the edges of the pork begin browning and crisping up. Remove the sheet from the oven, then ladle about 1/4 cup of the juices from the slow cooker evenly over the pork, and then give it a good toss with some tongs.  Broil for an additional 5 minutes to get the meat more crispy. Then remove and ladle an additional 1/4 cup of broth over the crispy pork.
5. Repeat with the other baking sheet of pork.
6. Serve immediately in tacos, burritos, salads, or whatever sounds good to you!  This pork can also be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or frozen in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

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Original recipe: GimmeSomeOven

Posted by Emilee

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 lime
• 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained 

Directions

1. Add half of the sliced peppers and onions to your slow cooker.
2. Layer the chicken and coat all sides with taco seasoning.
3. Top with garlic, the juice from one lime, and tomatoes (be sure to drain).
4. Add the remaining peppers and onions, cover and any remaining lime juice.
5. Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Remove chicken and cut/shred into slices (chicken left longer will tend to shred more - cook to your preference).
7. Return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker to marinate in the juices for about 10 more minutes (on LOW) until ready to serve.
8. NOTE: If you find that there is too much liquid, you can remove till there is a desired amount before serving.
9. Assemble Fajitas to your liking - we recommend topping with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole!

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Original recipe: Tasty.co
Posted by: Emilee

Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

• 5-6 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped (red is preferred, but others can be used)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 Serrano or Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine
2. Let sit for at least an hour, preferable overnight
3. Enjoy!

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Original recipe: HireTheStache.com

Posted by Emilee