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Pork Crockpot Carnitas

Crockpot Pork Carnitas

Pork carnitas are a simple and delicious crockpot meal that you can make on a budget to feed a crowd!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot Pork Carnitas
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 7-8 lb Pork Butt Boston butt
  • Heath Riles Every Day Rub (any salt, pepper, garlic powder blend will work)
  • 1-2 tbsp oil
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup of orange juice
  • 1/4 cup of lime juice
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup green Chiles
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp each of cumin, cilantro, black pepper

Instructions

  • Season a pork butt generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can use a bone in or boneless butt for this recipe.
  • Next, add some oil to a large skillet and sear all sides of the pork butt in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Once that has a golden sear, place the roast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Pour chicken broth, orange juice, and lime juice over the top of your roast along with some minced garlic and a can of diced green Chiles.
  • Season everything with salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and black pepper.
  • Finally add a chopped onion over the top, place on the lid and flip it to low heat. Let the roast cook for about 8 hours or until it shreds easily with a couple forks!
  • To make your tacos dip white corn tortillas into the juices from the crockpot and pan fry them over medium heat. I like to crisp up the pork on the other side of the skillet before adding it to the crispy tortilla with a little Chihuahua cheese!
  • Enjoy! Let me know if you try it out!
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