Description
Crispy slow cooker carnitas are a delicious and effortless way to enjoy tender, flavorful pork with a satisfying crunch. This recipe allows the pork shoulder to cook low and slow, absorbing aromatic spices and citrus notes. Finished under the broiler, these carnitas achieve a delightful crisp that contrasts beautifully with their tender texture. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or over rice, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder (cut into large chunks)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for topping)
- 1 avocado (sliced for topping)
Instructions
- Season the pork chunks generously with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker; layer the seasoned pork on top.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender.
- Remove the cooked pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks; discard any excess fat.
- Spread shredded meat on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro and avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking/Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg