This crockpot pork carnitas recipe makes the most succulent, tender pulled pork. Then it's broiled to create delicious, flavor-packed crispy edges, resulting in an irresistible contrast. The savory deliciousness of these carnitas is only matched by the versatility - use them in tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, or as a side with some potatoes and salad - the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
1largeorange, juiced
1lime, juiced
1mediumonion, finely minced
3clovesgarlic, finely minced
¼cuptomato paste
¼cupwater
1teaspoonEACH: cumin, chili powder, oregano, and sea salt
1 ½lb.pork butt, pork shoulder, or boneless pork ribs
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients, except the pork, in your crockpot and mix them together well. Lay the pork on top and turn your crockpot to low. Cook on low for 8 hours.
1 large orange, 1 lime, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup tomato paste, ¼ cup water, 1 teaspoon EACH: cumin, chili powder, oregano, and sea salt, 1 ½ lb. pork butt, pork shoulder, or boneless pork ribs
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 crockpot.
Preheat your oven to broil. Transfer the pulled pork to a baking sheet and spread it out so that it's in a thin layer. Broil in the oven for 15-20 minutes, mixing halfway through until the pork is crispy in many spots.
Remove from the oven and serve on sandwiches, in tacos, burritos, or as a main with some potatoes and salad.