Crispy Crockpot Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)
Crockpot Carnitas aka Mexican Pulled Pork is the best pulled pork recipe because of one secret ingredient! They’re best enjoyed wrapped inside of a tortilla, in a burrito bowl, or right off the pan.
Servings: 10
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
- 1 3-4 pound pork shoulder boneless or bone-in
- 1 large white onion sliced into 1.5 inch rounds
- 1 large orange juice
- 1 lime juice
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsps light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsps paprika, and 2 tsps cumin. Rinse the pork under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the pork.
- Line the bottom of the slow cooker with the sliced white onion, orange juice, and lime juice. Add the pork and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- When the pork is finished cooking, preheat the broiler to high and remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred the meat with two forks. Arrange the pulled pork in a single layer on a baking sheet and sprinkle one tbsp of brown sugar and 1 tsp of paprika over the meat. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and broil for 5-6 minutes until the pork is charred and crispy (not burnt).
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Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 319mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 356IU