Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Tender, flavorful pork shoulder slow-cooked with spices and citrus, perfect for tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 600 minutes
- Total Time: 615 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 orange, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas, for serving
- Toppings such as cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the pork shoulder by seasoning it with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaf, and orange juice.
- Slow cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Shred the pork using two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the tacos with shredded pork and toppings.
Notes
For crispy edges, broil shredded pork for a few minutes. This recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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