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Easy Crockpot Carnitas

Easy Crockpot Carnitas

Delicious and easy to make, these Easy Crockpot Carnitas are perfect for tacos and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 11 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 lbs pork shoulder
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce optional
  • 2 limes juice
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 12 ounces beer a standard lager works great for this!
  • ½ cup salsa I like to use a less chunky one

Instructions
 

  • Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Roughly chop the garlic and place in the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the meat with salt, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne. Rub seasonings onto the pork.
  • Add lime juice, orange juice, beer, and salsa. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Shred meat with two forks directly in the slow cooker or take out, shred, and replace in sauce.
  • Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the shredded meat on the cooking sheet and pour a few spoonfuls of sauce over the top. Broil for 5-10 minutes until browned edges appear.
  • Serve on tortillas with fresh cilantro, avocado, and lime juice.

Notes

This recipe is great for gatherings and can be served in various ways.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Carnitas, Easy Crockpot Carnitas, easy recipe, Pork, slow cooker, Tacos
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