Description
Learn how to make incredibly flavorful and tender Easy Crockpot Carnitas with this simple recipe. Perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or salads, these Mexican-style shredded pork carnitas are a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Carnitas:
- 3–4 lb pork shoulder (boneless, cut into large chunks)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- juice of 2 oranges
- juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion (quartered)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Rub: In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the Pork: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork chunks on all sides until browned.
- Slow Cook: Transfer pork to the crockpot. Add orange juice, lime juice, chicken broth, onion, and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Shred and Crisp: Remove pork, shred, and broil for crispy edges if desired. Return to juices before serving.
Notes
- Serve with tortillas, rice bowls, or salads.
- Leftovers freeze well for future meals.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
