Pork Tenderloin Carnitas Tacos (Crockpot)

Name: Pork Tenderloin Carnitas Tacos (Crockpot)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lb. pork tenderloin ((2-2.5 lbs. is best, may need two tenderloins for this)); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 - 2 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, finely chopped ((about 1 Tbsp., can use 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder instead)); 1 Tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice; 1/2 cup light beer ( (Optional - I use pacifico or corona)); 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro ((Optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:8h

This recipe for shredded pork tenderloin carnitas is seasoned with spices and chipotle peppers. Slow-cooked in a crockpot and then finished in the oven, the meat is juicy and tender with crispy edges - the perfect filling for tacos!

Updated at: Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:02:46 GMT