Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas that are fork-tender and bursting with flavor. This easy recipe features pork seasoned to perfection, slow-cooked until shreddable, and perfect for serving in tortillas or bowls with your favorite toppings.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork tenderloin (or pork shoulder/butt)
- 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1.5 cups fresh cilantro (snipped)
- 1 cup salsa
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup tequila (or beer)
- 1 can chopped green chilies (4 ounce)
- 1 orange orange (juiced)
For Serving
- tortillas
- black beans
- guacamole
- pico de gallo
- cilantro
- onions
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place pork in crock pot. Sprinkle with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Top with cilantro, salsa, broth, tequila, green chilies, and juice from one orange. Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
- Shred pork with two forks and continue to cook until heated through.
- Serve on a tortilla with all your favorite fixings, or make a rice bowl with black beans and other toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is incredibly versatile! Feel free to adjust spices to your liking or experiment with different toppings. The leftovers are fantastic for tacos, burritos, or even salads.