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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Amanda Cooks & Styles
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas is a Mexican style slow cooked pulled-pork served on burritos, tacos, salads, nachos and more.
5 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb. pork roast shoulder/butt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • ½ lime juiced - about 1 tbsp
  • ½ orange juiced - about 2 tbsp
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Carnitas Seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix carnitas seasoning and rub all over the pork.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Once your skillet is very hot, carefully sear the pork for about 30 seconds on each side until golden brown. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on the low setting for 8-9 hours or on the high setting for 4-5 hours.
  • Once the pork is done, shred with two forks. Serve on tortillas with your favorite toppings! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 925mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword carnitas, carnitas burritos, crockpot carnitas, mexican shredded pork, slow cooker pork carnitas
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