Description
Easy Crockpot Carnitas are a delightful way to enjoy tender, flavorful pork with minimal effort. This slow-cooked dish combines succulent pork shoulder with aromatic spices and fresh orange juice, creating a mouthwatering meal perfect for any occasion. Gather your loved ones around the table and savor delicious carnitas in tacos, burritos, or nachos, making every bite a celebration of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Tortillas (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- Layer chopped onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the pork on top; sprinkle with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour orange juice over the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks; optionally broil for crispy edges.
- Serve in warm tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg