Crock Pot Pork Carnitas

Flavorful Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas made with citrus, spices, peppers, and onions for a simple, hands-off family dinner you can use to make tacos, burritos, or serve simply over rice.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp chipotle chile powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 4 pound pork shoulder roast
• 1 white onion (roughly chopped)
• 3 jalapeno peppers (whole)
• 2 oranges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make the dry rub by combining all of the ingredients and mixing to combine.
2. 2Place the chopped onion and whole jalapeno peppers in the bottom of the crock pot. Squeeze the juice from oranges and place the rinds with the onions and peppers.
3. 3Coat the roast on all sides with the seasoning mixture and pat it in. Place the roast in the crock pot on top of the onions and peppers. Pour the orange juice over the roast.
4. 4Cook on low for 7-9 hours.
5. 5Remove the pork roast and shred it with a fork, removing any fatty areas.
6. 6Preheat oven to 425˚F. Place shredded pork in a thin layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 6-10 minutes or until the pork edges are crispy to your liking.
7. 7Strain juices and discard onions, jalapeno and orange rind. Spoon juices over pork when serving.