Slow Cooker Carnitas

How to make the perfect Slow Cooker Carnitas! This easy Crock Pot recipe makes the most flavorful Mexican pulled pork with only a few minutes of prep.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder (or 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced)
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 4 pound boneless pork shoulder roast
• Oil Spray
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 stalks fresh cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a bowl combine dry spices. Trim off excess fat and cut the roast into 3-inch chunks and coat the chunks with the spice mixture.
2. 2Spray the slow cooker insert with oil spray. Place the bay leaves in the bottom, place the pork chunks on top and add the cilantro stalks. Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the pork.
3. 3Put the lid on and cook on low for about 6-8 hours (turning the meat once after 3 hours), until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
4. 4Remove meat from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Use the cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.
5. 5Optional but recommended: Pan-Fry in some oil until golden before serving.