Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in the most epic pork carnitas extravaganza of your life!
Today, we’re diving into the world of Mexican cuisine, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!. No more boring, flavorless pork!

First, let’s talk about the magic of carnitas. It’s all about slow-cooking pork until it’s tender and shreddable, then crisping it up to perfection. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make!
So, here’s the deal. You’re going to need to trim your pork and place it in a slow cooker. Then, you’re going to whisk together some cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, and coriander. Yes, it’s a lot of spices, but trust me, it’s worth it!

Next, you’re going to spread that dry rub seasoning all over the pork, making sure to coat it evenly. Don’t be shy, now! You want to make sure that pork is fully covered in that delicious spice mixture.
Now, it’s time to add in some onions, jalapeno chunks, and garlic cloves. Because, let’s be real, everything is better with garlic, am I right?

After that, you’re going to squeeze the juice of oranges onto the pork and drop the rind of one orange into the slow cooker. Don’t worry, it won’t make the pork bitter, I promise!
Now, here’s the fun part. You get to cook the pork on high for 4 hours until it’s tender and falls apart easily. And when it’s done, you’ll remove it to a plate and cover it with foil. Because, let’s be real, you don’t want it to get cold!

Next, you’re going to strain all the liquid left in the slow cooker into a small saucepan. And then, you’re going to bring it to a boil and reduce it down until about 1 cup of liquid is left. This is where the magic happens, folks!
After that, you’re going to preheat your oven to broil and line a baking sheet with foil. Because, let’s be real, you don’t want to make a mess!
Now, it’s time to shred that pork and place it evenly on the baking sheet. And then, you’re going to drizzle that reduced liquid all over the shredded meat, making sure to coat it evenly.

Finally, you’re going to broil that meat until it’s crispy on the tops. And when it’s done, you’ll have the most epic pork carnitas of your life!
So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking, and don’t forget to share your creations with your friends and family!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 1 orange rind
Instructions
- 1. Trim your pork and place it in a slow cooker.
- 2. Whisk together cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, and coriander.
- 3. Spread the dry rub seasoning all over the pork, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- 4. Add onions, jalapeno chunks, and garlic cloves to the pork.
- 5. Squeeze the juice of oranges onto the pork and add the rind of one orange into the slow cooker.
- 6. Cook the pork on high for 4 hours until it is tender and falls apart easily.
- 7. Remove the pork to a plate and cover it with foil.
- 8. Strain the liquid left in the slow cooker into a small saucepan.
- 9. Bring the strained liquid to a boil and reduce it down until about 1 cup of liquid is left.
- 10. Preheat your oven to broil and line a baking sheet with foil.
- 11. Shred the pork and place it evenly on the baking sheet.
- 12. Drizzle the reduced liquid all over the shredded meat.
- 13. Broil the meat until it is crispy on the tops.
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