The Best Slow Cooker Carnitas, Great For Tacos!

Name: The Best Slow Cooker Carnitas, Great For Tacos!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 bay leaves; 1 large onion, sliced into large peices; 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water; 1 (4 -6 lb) boneless pork shoulder or (4 -6 lb) boston butt; 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 bay leaves
1 large onion, sliced into large peices
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water
1 (4 -6 lb) boneless pork shoulder or (4 -6 lb) boston butt
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Mix the kosher salt, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano and black pepper together in a small bowl. Coat the pork shoulder roast with the dry rub.
2
Place the sliced onion and bay leaves in the bottom of your slow cooker, lay pork shoulder roast on top. Carefully pour water or chicken broth around the roast, making sure you don't disturb the dry rub.
3
Cover and cook on Low until the pork shreds easily with a fork, about 6 hours. Turn the meat after it has cooked for 3 hours.
4
When the pork is tender, remove from slow cooker, remove and discard excess fat and shred with two forks. Reserve cooking liquid.
5
Place shredded pork into a large skillet with 1 cup of reserved cooking liquid over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Once liquid has cooked down completely, add canola or vegetable oil. Stir occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until the meat has reached desired crispiness.
6
Serve in warm flour or corn tortillas with your favorite taco toppings. We serve ours cilantro, pickled red onions, salsa or pico de gallo, guacamole, sliced cabbage and lime wedges,.

356

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, The Best Slow Cooker Carnitas, Great For Tacos! 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!