Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds pork shoulder roast; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 orange; 1 cup onions diced; 2 tablespoons garlic minced; 1 can diced green chilies; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; tortillas Small, optional; cilantro optional; salsa optional

Servings: persons

4 pounds pork shoulder roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
2 orange
1 cup onions diced
2 tablespoons garlic minced
1 can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
tortillas Small, optional
cilantro optional
salsa optional

1
Pat your pork roast dry with paper towels.
2
Rub olive oil all over pork. Then coat pork roast with salt, pepper, cumin and oregano.
3
Place pork roast in slow cooker. Pour orange juice over the top of roast. Spread onions, garlic and green chiles over the top of the roast. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or high for 5 to 6 hours.
4
Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks, removing and discarding big pieces of fat.
5
In a large saute pan, heat your vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add your shredded pork and cook until the bottoms of your pork and nice and crispy. Serve immediately on its own or on a tortilla topped with cilantro and salsa.

1247

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds pork shoulder roast, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions