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Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

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Easiest Carnitas Ever
Cooked nice and slow for tender goodness
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 510 minutes
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Ingredients
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 510 minutes
Servings
MetricUS Imperial
Ingredients
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Rating: 0
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Instructions
  1. in a bowl add chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
  2. Season the pork with the spice mixture.
  3. Nicely rub it in on all sides
  4. In a cooker add garlic, onions, orange juice, lime juice and the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  6. Remove the pork from the cooker and shred the pork.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Add the rest of the juice and return to the pot
  8. Cover and keep warm for 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to broil.
  10. Place the carnitas into a baking sheet and broil until they are crisp and crusted (3-4 minutes)
  11. Serve hot