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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Tender slow cooker pork carnitas finished with crispy edges and bold citrus-garlic flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Carnitas
  • 4 lb pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 0.75 cup orange juice fresh preferred
  • 0.25 cup lime juice
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Baking sheet
  • Forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Season pork with salt and pepper.
  2. Add pork and remaining ingredients to slow cooker.
  3. Cook on LOW 8–10 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours.
  4. Shred pork and discard bay leaves.
  5. Broil shredded pork until edges are crispy.
  6. Serve hot with lime and cilantro.

Notes

Crisping step adds authentic carnitas texture and flavor.