Slow Cooker Carnitas
A simple and satisfying dish, Slow Cooker Carnitas features tender pork shoulder simmered with spices and citrus, perfect for tacos or burritos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 495 minutes
- Total Time: 510 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 orange, juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour lime and orange juice over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is fall-apart tender.
- Remove the pork and shred it into strands using two forks.
- Place the shredded meat under the broiler for 5-10 minutes for optional crisping.
- Serve the carnitas in tacos or burritos with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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