Description
Pork Carnitas are tender, slow-cooked pork that you shred and crisp for flavorful tacos and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Orange juice from 2 oranges
- Lime juice from 1 lime
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- Tortillas for serving
- Toppings such as cilantro, onions, and lime
Instructions
- Season the pork shoulder with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the pork in a slow cooker and add the orange juice, lime juice, onion, and garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the shredded pork. Fry until crispy and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the carnitas in tortillas and top with desired toppings.
Notes
For extra crispness, broil the shredded pork for a minute or two after pan-frying. Cool and store leftovers properly to maintain flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican