Carnitas

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Why you'll love it:

These pork carnitas are so tender and juicy on the inside, but nice and crispy on the outside!

what you need:

Pork shoulder Pork seasoning Onion Broth Cilantro Lime juice

Pork carnitas are so simple to make and you only need a few ingredients!

Season Pork

First, combine the pork carnitas spices in a small bowl. Then, massage it all over your pork shoulder, covering all 4 sides.

1

Sear Pork

Sear the pork shoulder in olive oil on both sides for 3-4 minutes. The goal is to get it nice and golden brown.

2

Slow Cook

Add pork, broth, onion, and orange juice to your slow cooker. Slow cook on high for 6-8 hours or until the pork is fall-off-the-bone tender.

3

Shred

Use 2 forks to carefully shred your pork shoulder. You can remove it and shred it on a baking sheet if that is easier.

4

Bake

Transfer the shredded pork carnitas to a baking sheet and bake at 450ºF for 5-7 minutes to crisp it up. You can also broil it for 2-3 minutes, too.

5

Enjoy!

Enjoy your carnitas topped with fresh lime juice and cilantro.