Have you ever gone out for Mexican food, eaten carnitas, and thought “gosh, I wish I could make this myself”? Well, you can with the help of your slow cooker. Just add pork butt or shoulder to a slow cooker with citrus juice, garlic, onion, and some spices, then let it cook for about eight hours until it's tender and easy to shred with a fork. Then, you can enjoy your home-cooked carnitas in tacos, burritos, or on top of your favourite grains.

Quick Info

⏱️ 615 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 98%

Nutrition

1023 cal • 77g protein • 9g carbs • 71g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Gluten-Free] • [Dinner] • [Fusion] • [High-Protein] • [Low-Sugar] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• 3 ½ – 4 pound boneless pork butt/shoulder, cut into six equal pieces
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 large orange, juiced (save the spent halves)
• Tortillas/taco shells
• Rice
• Black beans
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Cilantro
• Cheese

Instructions Preview

1. Cut pork into 6 equal pieces. Add it to th…
2. Add salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, …
3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or u…

…and 4 more steps

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Recipe by: Scott Loitsch • From: Tasty