Carnitas

This Pork Carnitas recipe so easy to make and perfect for serving in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tamales or salads.

Ingredients

  • 4-5 lb pork shoulder
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 2-3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 onions
  • juice from 2 large oranges
  • juice from 2 limes

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim and discard excess fat from the pork.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Generously season the pork on all sides. 

  3. 3

    Add the seasoned pork to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add garlic, chopped onions, orange juice, and lime juice. 

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

  5. 5

    Remove pork from the slow cooker, shred the meat. Taste and add more seasonings and salt and pepper, if needed. 

  6. 6

    At this point you can eat the pork as is, or for a more authentic taste, place the meat on a baking sheet and broil it for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy. 

  7. 7

    For tacos, serve warm inside warm corn tortillas topped with salsa or picoand cilantro. Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans.