These Carnitas are just as good as what you'd find in any Mexican restaurant! They have the best flavor and that crispy texture will have you reaching for piece after piece. This is one of those recipes that everyone in the family can agree on, they're just too good!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 7
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
- 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 - 3 oranges)
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbsp)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- Warmed corn tortillas, diced yellow onions, cilantro (for serving)
Instructions
Slow cooker method:
- Place pork in slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth, orange juice and lime juice.
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, coriander, chili powder and cayenne pepper, onions and garlic.
- Cover and cook on low heat 8 hours.
- Leave liquid in slow cooker, remove pork and shred with two forks.
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