Carnitas and Guacamole Crock Pot

Carnitas and Guacamole

Guacamole
3 Avocados
Lemon or lime, (I buy organic, but this totally up to you!)
1 cup pico
1 Garlic clove
Black pepper

Carnitas
3 lbs pork shoulder or 3 lbs pork butt
4 cups chicken broth, hot
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder, medium hot
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)


Fat free sour cream
Light tortillas

Directions

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray
Add hot chicken broth to crock pot.

Add spices and lime juice to crock pot and mix well into chicken broth.

Add pork to crock pot.

Cover and cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or until most of water is reduced and a thick gravy like sauce forms.

Shred meat and mix into thickened cooking sauces.

Make the guacamole: Mince the garlic and juice the lemon or lime.

Mash the avocados together with the garlic, lemon or lime juice, sea salt and black pepper to taste. Add the pico and stir.

Remove the meat and let drain on paper towels.

Serve with optional warm sprouted flour or corn tortillas. Top with the guacamole and sour cream.

Garnish with salsa, chopped onion, cilantro, and jalapeno slices, if desired