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Slow Cooker Chipotle Carnitas

Pork shoulder becomes tender in the slow cooker before being broiled for crisp edges. Citrus, garlic, and spices give it a bold yet balanced flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ cup fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Trim large pieces of exterior fat from the pork and cut the meat into 3 or 4 large chunks.
  2. Arrange the sliced onion in the slow cooker, place the pork on top, and add the minced garlic.
  3. Pour in the orange and lime juices, then add the cumin, oregano, paprika, pepper, salt, and bay leaves.
  4. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for approximately 5 hours until very tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaves, shred the pork with two forks, and spread the meat across a baking sheet.
  6. Spoon a little cooking liquid over the pork and broil for 4 to 6 minutes until some edges become crisp.