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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • Tortillas We used Siete Cassava Flour tortillas
Optional Toppings
  • lettuce, guacamole, salsa, pineapple salsa, cheese, goat cheese
Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Rub mixture onto the outside of the pork shoulder.

  2. In the slow cooker, combine orange juice, lime juice, garlic and onion. Place pork on the top. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours

  3. Remove roast from slow cooker and shred. Remove to slow cooker and heat for an additional 30 minutes.

  4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a baking sheet. Broil in the oven for 4 minutes to lightly brown edges.