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Carnitas Crockpot

Delicious Carnitas Crockpot Recipe for Tender Pork Perfection

This Carnitas Crockpot delivers tender and flavorful pork with minimal effort, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium orange juiced
  • 1 medium lime juiced
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks.
  2. In a bowl, combine cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture over the pork shoulder pieces.
  4. Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the crockpot.
  5. Add the seasoned pork on top of the onion and garlic.
  6. Squeeze the juice from the orange and lime over the pork.
  7. Pour the chicken broth into the crockpot.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (480 minutes) or until the pork is tender.
  9. Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and mix with the juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 27g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with spices or substitute meats. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.

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