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Close-up of slow cooker pork carnitas for tacos topped with onions and cilantro on corn tortillas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas for Tacos

This recipe makes tender, flavorful pork carnitas cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for tacos.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 8 heures
Temps total 8 heures 15 minutes
Portions: 6 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Pork Carnitas
  • 3 lbs pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 orange juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
For Serving
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Season the pork chunks with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Add minced garlic, orange juice, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
  5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Optionally, crisp the shredded pork in a skillet for extra texture.
  6. Serve the carnitas on warm corn tortillas with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtéines: 35gFat: 18gLipides saturés: 6gCholéstérol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFibre: 4gSucre: 3gVitamine A: 10IUVitamine C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgFer: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can broil the shredded pork for a few minutes before serving.

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