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@Winterbee15: If you don't love how yours turns out, I have a great slow cooker carnitas recipe!

@Cherrybee:

Slightly Spicy Carnitas
(from The Paleo Slow Cooker book)

1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp cumin
1⁄2 tsp oregano
1 tbsp coriander
1 tsp paprika
1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 4 large chunks
2 tbsp ghee or lard (or oil of your choice)
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
1⁄4 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves
alt and pepper just before serving
Directions

Combine the salt, cumin, oregano, coriander, paprika and cayenne in a bowl. Rub over the pork, reserving the extra spices.
Melt 1 tablespoon of ghee or lard in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion in the ghee until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno (if using) and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Add the remaining tablespoon of ghee or lard to the same pan, brown the pork in batches, about 5 minutes a batch (add more ghee or lard if needed), and transfer to the slow cooker.
Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and any remaining spices to the slow cooker, and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
Pull the meat apart with 2 forks and cook for an additional hour.
Salt and pepper to taste, then serve.