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Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

Tender slow-cooked pork finished under the broiler for crispy, flavorful edges.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3-4 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Baking sheet
  • Forks for shredding
  • Oven broiler

Method
 

  1. Place pork in slow cooker.
  2. Add onion, garlic, citrus juices, and spices.
  3. Cook on low 8 hours or high 5–6 hours.
  4. Shred pork.
  5. Broil shredded pork until crispy.

Notes

Broiling step is essential for crispy texture.