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Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

Cost $20, save $30

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 420 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 4 pounds pork shoulder
  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 1 tablespoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 🧄 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Oil

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil

STEPS

1

Cut pork into 5 to 6 large chunks. Season each piece evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin.

2

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork in a single layer to the hot skillet. Cook untouched until well browned on one side, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove meat and place into the bottom of a slow cooker.

3

To the hot skillet, add onion and cook 1 minute. Deglaze pan with orange juice, lime juice, and 1 1/4 cups water. Scrape up any browned bits and pour the mixture over pork in the slow cooker. Add bay leaves and cover.

4

Cook on High for 4 to 5 hours or on Low for 6 to 7 hours, or until pork is very tender.

5

Preheat the oven to broil. Remove pork from the slow cooker, shred into large pieces, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Spoon some of the juices over the pork and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until crispy, tossing halfway through.

6

Serve in toasted tortillas with jalapeño slices, chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges, or as desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

900

Calories

  • 51
    Protein
  • 68
    Carbs
  • 46
    Fats

💡 For enhanced flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and lime juice.To save time, shred the pork while still warm.Keep extra juice from the slow cooker for reheating leftovers or making a sauce.