Pork Carnitas with Pineapple Guacamole

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My husband I love our slow cooker! Since it’s just the two of us, a 4-5 lb roast will give us leftovers for days!

Pork Roast

Ingredients:

1 Cup Chicken Stock

1 Tablespoon cumin

2 Teaspoons chili powder

2 Teaspoons thyme (fresh is better)

8 cloves garlic (minced)

1 Chipotle pepper (dried, canned or fresh – more if you would like more spice)

2 Bay leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Combine spices (except bay leaves) and stock in blender. Puree until smooth. Add bay leaves
  2. Place Pork roast (fat trimmed off) in slow cooker. Pour liquid over roast
  3. Cook low 8+ hours until meat shreds easily. Remove bones and bay leaves

Pineapple Guacamole:

Ingredients:

3 Ripe Avocados

1 Lime (juiced)

1 Clove garlic (minced)

3/4 Cup fresh pineapple

1/2 Jalapeno (diced)

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a food processor combine all ingredients, blend to desired texture.