Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Try authentic Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe for a meal that is tasty and easy. From tacos and burritos to salads and more, this pork is sure to impress.
Servings: 8
Cost: $21.43, $2.68 per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 pound Boneless Pork Shoulder
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 fresh limes (juiced)
- 2 oranges (juiced)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt.
- Pat the 4 pound boneless pork shoulder dry and rub the seasoning mixture on all sides of the pork.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a crock pot. Add 1 diced white onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, the juice from 2 fresh limes, and the juice from 2 oranges.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is easy to shred.
- Shred the pork.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Place the shredded pork on a foil covered baking sheet.
- Broil for 5-6 minutes or until the pork begins to brown and gets crispy.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
You can use a pork butt instead of a pork shoulder in this recipe if you prefer.
Recipe Tips
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- Squeeze Fresh Lime – I use this to squeeze my limes. It makes it so easy and we use it for lots of recipes. We use it for all sorts of recipes and it save a ton of time. We love fresh lime juice so it gets lots of use.
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- Boil Meat – To get that crispy edges on the meal, we like to broil the meat. You can also pan fry the meat to create a crispy texture.
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- Use Different Seasoning – For added flavor, mix in some onion powder or garlic powder. Feel free to add in vegetables for added flavor. Bell Peppers are a great addition to these pork.
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- Change the Meat – You can use pork or chicken with this recipe. Pork and Chicken shred very easily and can be also be used in many different ways.
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- Instant Pot - You can make Pork Carnitas in the instant pot if you prefer. Using the instant pot has been a game changer for my family.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 997mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
