Crock Pot Tex Mex Carnitas - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 -3 lbs pork roast (butt or shoulder works best)
    1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
    1/4 cup diced green chilis (canned is okay)
    1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
    1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes (a 15 oz can works)
    1 tablespoon cumin
    2 teaspoons onion powder
    2 teaspoons chili powder
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 tablespoon honey (or agave)
    2 teaspoons lime juice
    2 tablespoons orange juice
    1/2 cup barbecue sauce
    cheddar cheese, for serving
    guacamole, for serving
    chopped tomato, for serving
    corn tortilla, for serving
    Spanish rice, for serving
    refried beans, for serving
Preparation
    Place roast in crock pot.
    Mix all other ingredients (except items for serving) and pour over roast.
    Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
    About an hour prior to eating (if possible), shred the pork with a fork and stir.
    Serve in lettuce bowls/wraps or tortillas and any other suggested toppings.

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