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Slow Cooker Carnitas

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Delicious and tender slow cooker carnitas, perfect for tacos, burritos, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Bay leaves
  • Tortillas, for serving
  • Optional toppings: diced onion, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown.
  3. Transfer the pork shoulder to a slow cooker.
  4. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  6. Shred the pork in the slow cooker using two forks.
  7. Serve the shredded carnitas in warm tortillas with optional toppings.

Notes

Leftover carnitas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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