Carnitas Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: Easy, Juicy Delight
Learn how to make tender and juicy Carnitas with this easy slow cooker recipe that captures the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 orange, juiced
Instructions
- Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
- Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
- Add onion, garlic, and orange juice on top of the pork.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.
- Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispy edges, broil the shredded pork in the oven for a few minutes.
- Serve with tortillas or over rice for a delicious meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Carnitas, Pulled Pork, Mexican Recipes