Slow Cooker Ranch Carnitas

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Ingredients (6)

2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 3-lbs. boneless pork shoulder
1 large onion, diced
1 orange, halved
Tortillas and desired toppings (see instructions below) for serving

Step 1
In a small bowl, stir the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker with the olive oil. Rub the mixture all over the surface of the meat.
Step 2
Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the onion. Squeeze the orange juice over the meat and place the two spent halves into the pot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Step 3
Once the meat is cooked and cool enough, pull apart with a fork.
Step 4
Serve with tortillas and desired toppings (cabbage, sour cream and avocado work well).
Step 5
For a more traditional preparation, heat a large sauté pan coated with olive oil over high heat. Press the carnitas into the pan and cook until crusty on one side before serving.