Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas. Cooked low and slow for 8 hours then broiled in the oven until crispy on the outside!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 4-5 pound pork shoulder trimmed of excess fat

  • 1 lime juiced

  • 5 cloves garlic minced

  • 1 medium onion roughly chopped

  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons cumin

  • 2 teaspoons oregano

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the pork and sear on each side until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to a large slow cooker.

  • Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours or until the pork is tender. Remove the bay leaves.

  • Remove the meat from the slow cooker and shred. (Make sure to keep the liquid)

  • Transfer the shredded pork to a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes or until crispy.

  • Remove from the oven and pour 1/4 cup of the reserved juices from the slow cooker onto the crispy pork and toss.

  • Place the baking sheet back in the broiler for an additional 5 minutes or until the meat is crispy. Pour an additional 1/4 cup liquid over the crispy pork and serve immediately with cilantro for serving, if desired.

  • The pork can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.