Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

Name: Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; Juice of 2 oranges; Juice of 2 limes; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Small pinch ground cloves; Kosher salt; 1 medium white onion, quartered; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 bay leaves; 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup lard; Soft corn tortillas, for serving; Cilantro leaves, for serving; Sliced jalapenos, for serving; Pickled red onions, recipe follows; 2 small red onions, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; Kosher salt

Instructions

Cook:20min

This easy and delicious slow-cooker recipe will impress any taco lover. While it's an extra step, crisping up the shredded meat in a skillet before serving adds extra flavor and creates the crunchy bits that are typical of carnitas. And don’t skip the pickled red onions! They complement the richness of the pork.

Updated at: Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:22:48 GMT