Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

Name: Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless pork butt (skinless, or shoulder); 3-4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or Mexican oregano); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 large brown ( or white onion, cut into wedges); 8 cloves garlic (smashed); 2 limes (juiced); 2 large oranges (juiced, or 3/4 cup natural orange juice); 3/4 cup coke (original or Mexican coke is ideal); 2 bay leaves

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10h

Crispy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork) is a winner! The closest recipe to authentic Mexican Carnitas (NO LARD), with a perfect crisp finish!

Updated at: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:07:41 GMT