Mexican Crock Pot Pork Carnitas

This recipe for Mexican Crock Pot Pork Carnitas is one of my favourites. It's not only super easy to make and delicious, it's also incredibly versatile. Use the carnitas in tacos, burritos, sandwiches or as a side with some potatoes and salad. Make extra … they reheat very well!

My crock pot and I have been chumming around a lot lately. We're like old-time pals. We don't go way back (just as far as The Best Crock Pot General Tso's Chicken) but we've grown rather used to having each other around.

Or, errr … I've grown rather used to having *it* around. And clearly, I need to get out more often.

I love that I can take a cheap, tough piece of meat, throw it in the pot and come back at the end of the day for dinner. Is that not the best thing ever?

These crock pot pork carnitas are crazy easy to make. You don't even need to brown the meat first. All you have to do is is put the meat in the pot, squeeze in some orange and lime juice and a few other spices and press the button that says, “Start.” How easy is that?

Once the pork is tender enough to shred with two forks I like to put it under the broiler to crisp it up a little. It becomes even more flavourful, and the contrasting crispy/soft textures take it over the edge.

Could you eat it straight out of the pot? Of course! But you'd be missing out on those magical crispy bits.

So what do you do with crock pot pork carnitas?

Eat 'em! (I know I know. That was bad.)

Here's a few ideas:

1. Grab some tortillas and some crunchy slaw and call them tacos.
2. Roll up a burrito.
3. Load up a bun and call it a crock pot pork carnitas sandwich. Don't forget the coleslaw.
4. Put it on top of nachos.
5. Eat it with a side of mashed potatoes and some veggies.

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Mexican Crock Pot Pork Carnitas

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• Author: Kristen Stevens | The Endless Meal
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Total Time: 8 hours 5 mins
• Yield: 4 generous servings 1x
• Cuisine: Easy

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This easy to make Mexican Crock Pot Pork Carnitas recipe is super delicious and incredibly versatile. You will LOVE it!

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Ingredients

• 1 large orange, juiced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 medium onion, finely minced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste (about 1/2 a can)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/2 lb. pork (see notes)

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Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients, except the pork, in your crock pot and mix together well. Lay the pork on top and turn your crock pot to low. Cook on low for 8 hours.
2. When the pork is tender, gently shred it using 2 forks. Pull the pork against the grain to get long strips of meat. Mix the shredded pork with the sauce in the crock pot.
3. Preheat your oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Transfer the pulled pork to the prepared baking sheet and spread it out so that it's in a thin layer.
5. Broil in the oven for 15-20 minutes, mixing halfway through until the pork is crispy in many spots.
6. Remove from the oven and serve on sandwiches, in tacos, burritos or as a side with some potatoes and salad.

Notes

* I love to use boneless pork ribs in this recipe as I find they are the most flavourful. Pork butt or shoulder also work well.

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