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crispy slow cooker carnitas

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas: 5 Flavorful Secrets Revealed


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy slow cooker carnitas for flavorful tacos.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Season the pork with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Place the pork in the slow cooker with onion and garlic.
  3. Add orange juice, lime juice, and bay leaves.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.
  5. Remove pork and shred with forks.
  6. Spread shredded pork on a baking sheet.
  7. Broil for 5-10 minutes for a crispy texture.

Notes

  • Serve with tortillas and toppings of your choice.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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