Description
Crockpot Carnitas are a delightful Mexican dish that brings rich flavors and tender, juicy pork to your table with minimal effort. This slow-cooked recipe combines pork butt, aromatic spices, citrus zest, and a splash of beer to create the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, or simply enjoyed on its own. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or preparing a comforting weeknight dinner, these carnitas will satisfy everyone’s cravings. The best part? The slow cooker does all the work while you enjoy the delicious aroma wafting through your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds pork butt
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large orange (zest and juice)
- 12 oz Blue Moon or similar wheat beer
Instructions
- Cut the pork butt into four even pieces and place them in the slow cooker.
- Add diced onion, chipotle chili powder, oregano, cumin, and salt over the pork.
- Zest and juice the orange into the slow cooker followed by pouring in the beer.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Preheat your oven to BROIL. Transfer cooked pork to a sheet pan and shred it with two forks.
- Drizzle about 1/4 cup of cooking liquid over the shredded pork and broil for 5 to 6 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg