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
- Cut pork into 6 equal pieces. Add it to th…
- Add salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, …
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or u…
…and 4 more steps
Recipe by: Scott Loitsch • From: Tasty
