Name: Carnitas Recipe Crockpot Cooked Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks; 1 onion, diced; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 orange, juiced; 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Start by preparing your pork shoulder, cutting it into manageable chunks. Remove any excess fat if desired.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and brown the pork pieces on all sides until they develop a golden crust.
Once the pork is nicely browned, transfer it to your crockpot.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they become fragrant and translucent.
Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine the spices with the onions and garlic.
Pour the onion and spice mixture over the browned pork in the crockpot.
Squeeze the juice of one orange and one lime over the pork.
Add the chicken broth to the crockpot, ensuring that the liquid reaches about halfway up the pork pieces.
Set your crockpot to low heat and cook the Carnitas for 6-8 hours, allowing the pork to become tender and easily shreddable.
Once the pork is fork-tender, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the crockpot, mixing it well with the flavorful juices and spices.
Serve your homemade Pork Carnitas in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings such as fresh cilantro, diced onions, salsa, avocado slices, or a drizzle of lime crema.

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