Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

This effortless slow cooker favorite features tender chunks of boneless pork shoulder seasoned with traditional Mexican spices, garlic, and bright citrus juices. Melt-in-your-mouth tender after a long simmer, the pork is shredded and broiled until perfectly crisp and caramelized along the edges.

Posted by Aussie Meat and we thank Tasty for this delicious recipe link is https://youtu.be/dOy9mohYW80

Ingredients

• 4 lb (1.8 kg) boneless pork shoulder, cut into six equal pieces

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 1 tablespoon cumin

• 8 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 medium onion, quartered

• 3 leaves bay leaf

• 1 lime, juiced

• 1 large orange, juiced, save the spent halves

optional toppings

• tortilla, taco shell

• rice

• 1 can black beans

• salsa

• guacamole

• sour cream

• fresh cilantro

• 1 cup cheese(100 g)

Instructions

1. Cut pork into 6 equal pieces. Add it to the slow cooker.
2. Add salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, bay leaves, lime juice and juice the orange. Add orange to the cooker as well. Mix together until the meat is well-coated.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily.
4. Remove the pork and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Shred the pork and spread across the baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Pour about 1 cup (235 ml) of the liquid remaining in the slow cooker over the shredded pork. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the meat browns and crisps along the edges.
6. Serve immediately. Great as a filling in tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos!