Description
Easy Crockpot Carnitas are a mouthwatering Mexican dish that transforms tender pork shoulder into juicy, flavorful shredded meat. Simmered slowly with aromatic spices and zesty citrus, this recipe guarantees an irresistible aroma that draws everyone to the dinner table. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads, Easy Crockpot Carnitas offer a delightful meal that is both simple to prepare and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks. Place in the crockpot.
- Combine chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, lime juice, and chicken broth with the pork. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender.
- Use two forks to shred the pork directly in the crockpot.
- Spread shredded carnitas on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes to add texture.
- Enjoy in soft tortillas topped with avocado, cilantro, or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg