Description
Incredibly tender, citrus-infused shredded pork cooked low and slow, then crisped for authentic carnitas flavor. Perfect for tacos, bowls, nachos, and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Season pork with chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add onion, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth to slow cooker.
- Place seasoned pork on top and add bay leaves.
- Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours until tender.
- Remove pork, shred with forks, discarding excess fat.
- Reduce cooking juices for extra flavor if desired.
- Spread shredded pork on baking sheet, drizzle with reduced juices, and broil 5–8 minutes until crispy.
- Serve with tortillas, lime, cilantro, or use in bowls and nachos.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas