Slow-Cooker Carnitas with Apple-Radish Slaw

Source: blog.williams-sonoma.com --- Sunday, October 08, 2017
Shredded pork that’s typically used to stuff tortillas, carnitas are made by slowly braising pork shoulder for hours, which makes a slow cooker the perfect tool for preparing this traditional Mexican dish. The Apple-radish slaw adds fresh flavor and crunch to what is typically a fairly rich dish.   Slow-Cooker Carnitas with Apple-Radish Slaw   Ingredients   For the carnitas : 3 lb. (1.5 kg) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) cubes 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. chili powder (optional) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 Tbs. canola oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups (16 fl. oz./500 ml) chicken broth Juice of 1 orange 1 cinnamon stick For the Apple-radish slaw : 1 Apple, cored and thinly sliced into matchsticks 4 radishes, thinly sliced into matchsticks 1 cup (1 oz./30 g) fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped Juice of 2 limes 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Warm corn tortillas for serving Sour cream for serving   Directions   1. In a large bowl, combine the pork with the cumin, paprika, chili powder and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss to coat the pork.   2. In a slow cooker with a browning function, warm the oil with the slow cooker set to “brown.” Working in batches, sear the pork, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes per patch. Transfer the pork to a plate. Add the onion to the slow ...

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