Slow Cooker Carnitas
mexican pork slow cooker

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Slow Cooker Carnitas - juicy and highly-seasoned pork slow cooked until tender enough to pull apart with forks then broiled slightly for crisp delicious edges. The most delicious, easiest and healthiest version of carnitas! Great filling for tacos, burritos or in bowls.

Prep 15 min
Cook 480 min
Total 495 min
Serves 4 servings
Source African Bites

Instructions

  1. 1
    Remove pork from packaging and gently rinse pork under cold water. Remove pork skin and any visible fat.
  2. 2
    Add half of the minced garlic, bay leaf , chili and the orange juice to the slow cooker.
  3. 3
    Season pork with salt, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Place in the slow cooker.
  4. 4
    Add the remaining crushed oregano leaves, cinnamon stick and onions in the slow cooker.
  5. 5
    Cover and cook on Low for about 8 hours or until the pork shreds easily with a fork.
  6. 6
    Remove the pork roast from the slow cooker and shred. Reserve cooking liquid.
  7. 7
    The meat should be tender enough to pull apart with forks.
  8. 8
    Place the shredded pork on a foil on a baking sheet. Use liquid from the pork to moisten carnitas.
  9. 9
    Broil on high for 10-15 minutes, stirring once, or until the edges of the pork begin to crisp and brown. Keep a close eye to avoid burning. Use tongs or spatulas to turn as needed .
  10. 10
    Serve warm as a filling for tacos, burritos or in bowls.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

352 kcalCalories