Crock Pot 'carnitas'

Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2-2 lbs lamb tenderloin, cut into 2 inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 4 slices orange rind, from half an orange (optional)
• 1 (12 ounce) can dr. pepper cola or 1 (12 ounce) can mr pibb soda or 1 (12 ounce) can coca-cola
• 16 fajita-size flour tortillas
• 1 large tomato, cored and chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine lamb, onion, jalapeno, orange peel and soda in a crock pot.
• 2 cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
• 3 uncover and shred the meat using 2 forks.
• 4 serve on flour tortillas and top with pico de gallo, if desired.
• 5 for pico de gallo:.
• 6 combine all ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
• 7 cover and refrigerate until ready to use; makes 1 1/2 cups.
• 8 note: also, up to 2 teaspoons each of fresh minced garlic and dried oregano can be added to taste.
• 9 the carnitas can be served rolled into flour tortillas or in taco shells.
• 10 topping options include pico de gallo, guacamole or shredded cheese with a bit of taco sauce.