Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe
Combining aromatic spices and juicy pork makes these Slow Cooker Carnitas an easy way to enjoy protein packed with flavor. With just a few simple steps and your crock pot, enjoy carnitas that are the perfect addition to any Mexican dish!
Servings: 10
Calories: 354kcal
Ingredients
- 8 lb bone-in pork shoulder roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup white onion (diced)
- ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 3 tsp garlic (minced)
Rub
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pat pork roast dry with a paper towel and rub olive oil on all sides.
- Add cinnamon, oregano, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix until well combined. Coat pork with dry rub on all sides and place in the slow cooker with the fat cap up.
- Add onion, orange juice, and jalapeno to the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove the pork roast from the slow cooker and place it on a foil-lined baking sheet. Let rest for 5 minutes. Then shred with two forks.
- Pour ½ cup of drippings from the slow cooker over the shredded pork.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes, just long enough to crisp up the edges.
- Serve with your preferred toppings on flour or corn tortillas, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg