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Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

Tender slow-cooked pork with crispy golden edges, perfect for tacos and bowls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Carnitas
  • 4 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Sear pork until browned.
  2. Place in slow cooker with remaining ingredients.
  3. Cook until tender.
  4. Shred pork and broil until crispy.

Notes

Broil just before serving for best texture.