Crockpot Carnitas

Name: Crockpot Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 lb pork shoulder, cut into large chunks; 1 orange, juiced (keep the halves); 1 onion, quartered; 6 garlic cloves; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp salt; Corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, salsa to serve

Prep 15 min Cook 8 hrSlow cooker & air fryerEasyServes 8

Set-it-and-forget-it pork shoulder that slow cooks all day, then crisps under the broiler for classic carnitas edges.

Ingredients

4 lb pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
1 orange, juiced (keep the halves)
1 onion, quartered
6 garlic cloves
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp salt
Corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, salsa to serve

Instructions

1
Season pork with salt, cumin, oregano and chili powder.
2
Add pork, onion, garlic, bay leaves, orange juice and the squeezed orange halves to the slow cooker.
3
Cook on low 8 hours (or high 5) until the pork shreds with a fork.
4
Shred the meat and discard bay leaves and orange halves.
5
Spread on a sheet pan, spoon over some cooking liquid, and broil 5-7 minutes until edges crisp.
6
Serve on warm tortillas with onion, cilantro and salsa.