Description
Learn how to make delicious Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. This easy-to-follow recipe will have your family and friends coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
Pork:
- 3 lbs pork shoulder (boneless), cut into large chunks
Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Liquids:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Instructions
- Sear the Pork: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown pork on all sides.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Transfer pork to the slow cooker, add onion, garlic, seasonings, and juices.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Shred and Crisp: Remove pork, shred, broil for 5–8 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy in tacos, burritos, or with rice and beans.
Notes
- Skip searing step to save time—the pork will still be flavorful.
- Save cooking juices to drizzle over meat before broiling for extra flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
