Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas: Easy and Flavorful Beef Delight
Delight your taste buds with these easy and flavorful Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas, perfect for family meals or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork shoulder on all sides.
- Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
- Add salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, onion, garlic, orange juice, and bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or until pork is tender.
- Shred the pork with two forks and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the pork marinate overnight with spices.
- Serve with tortillas, lime, and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg