Slow Cooker Carnitas (Pork Carnitas with Pork Loin or Tenderloin)

Slow Cooker Carnitas (Pork Carnitas with Pork Loin or Tenderloin)

from 40aprons.com
255 min
6 servings

Tender, juicy, crispy, and full of flavor. This slow cooker carnitas recipe is made with a handful of simple ingredients and perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, chilaquiles, or just on its own!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin (or boneless pork loin)
  • half of one onion (chopped, approximately 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium jalapeño (stem removed, chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice from 1 medium lime)
  • 4-5 tablespoons fresh navel orange juice (juice from 1 medium navel orange)
  • avocado oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Add 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon avocado oil to small bowl. Whisk or stir ingredients together until well combined. Set bowl aside.

  2. 2

    Heat medium skillet over medium heat. When skillet is warm, add drizzle of avocado oil and continue heating skillet until oil is hot and shimmering.