How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork butt is often less expensive.

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks.

Season the pork with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.

In a slow cooker, add the pork chunks and sear until browned on all sides if desired.

Add chopped onion, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the pork is tender.

Remove the pork and shred it with two forks.

Spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil until crispy.

Serve with tortillas, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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