Slow Cooker Carnitas
Cuisine: Slow Cooker
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Serves: 8 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 4-5 lbs. pork shoulder or butt, cut into large pieces
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 onions, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp. dried cumin
  • ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
  1. Cut the pork into large pieces and heat the olive oil in a skillet. If your slow cooker has a sauté setting, you can do this step directly in the slow cooker. Brown the pork on all sides and then transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. To the slow cooker add the orange juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, jalapeno, oregano, cumin, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  3. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 10 hours or high for 5 hours.
  4. Use two forks to shred the pork.
  5. Optional step: preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and transfer the shredded pork to a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes to crisp up the edges of the carnitas. Drizzle with some of the juices from the slow cooker if desired.
  6. Serve with your favorite toppings! Serve in tortillas or as a carnitas bowl with cabbage slaw, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa, guacamole, or cilantro!
  7. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/slow-cooker-carnitas/