Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

Here’s a foolproof recipe for Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas—tender, juicy pork cooked low and slow, then crisped to perfection. It’s ideal for tacos, burritos, bowls, or just piled high on a plate with lime and salsa.

🐖 Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed and cut into large chunks
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
• Juice of 2 oranges
• Juice of 2 limes
• ½ cup chicken broth

🕰️ Slow Cooker Instructions

1. Season the pork Rub pork with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano. Place in slow cooker.
2. Add aromatics and liquids Top with onion, garlic, jalapeño, citrus juices, and broth.
3. Cook low and slow Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 5–6 hours, until pork is fall-apart tender.
4. Shred the meat Remove pork and shred with forks. Reserve some cooking liquid.