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Carnitas Crockpot

Ultimate Carnitas Crockpot Recipe for Flavorful Shredded Pork

Discover the ultimate Carnitas Crockpot recipe that transforms pork into delicious shredded perfection.
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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
  

Pork and Spices
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics and Juices
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 orange orange juiced
  • 1 lime lime juiced
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Place the pork shoulder chunks in the crockpot.
  2. Add ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the crockpot.
  4. Pour the orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth over the ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (480 minutes), or until the pork is tender.
  6. Shred the pork with two forks and mix with the juices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to swap the pork shoulder for beef or add your favorite peppers for a spicy kick. Leftover carnitas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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