Description
Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas deliver tender, juicy pork with a satisfying crunch, perfect for taco night or as a hearty meal. This recipe combines savory spices and fresh toppings to create an authentic Mexican feast right at home. Enjoy the convenience of the slow cooker while impressing your family and friends with this flavorful dish that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for topping)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for topping)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into large chunks.
- In a bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture over the pork pieces.
- Sauté sliced onions in a skillet until translucent. Add minced garlic for the last minute.
- Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker with sautéed onions and garlic. Pour lime juice over everything. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks and spread on a baking sheet. Broil for about 5 minutes until edges are crispy.
- Serve in warm tortillas topped with cilantro and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg