Easy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas & Classic Margarita
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An incredibly easy and budget-friendly slow cooker pork carnitas recipe that yields tender, shreddable meat with crispy edges, paired with a perfect fresh top-shelf margarita.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Season and sear the pork chunks in a hot pan until brown and crusty. → Transfer pork to a slow cooker, deglaze the pan with citrus juices and water, and pour over the pork. → Slow cook on high for 4-5 hours, then shred the tender pork. → Drizzle with cooking juices and broil on a baking sheet until crispy. → Assemble tacos with warm tortillas and fresh toppings, and shake up a classic margarita.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Season and sear the pork chunks in a hot pan until brown and crusty. → Transfer pork to a slow cooker, deglaze the pan with citrus juices and water, and pour over the pork. → Slow cook on high for 4-5 hours, then shred the tender pork. → Drizzle with cooking juices and broil on a baking sheet until crispy. → Assemble tacos with warm tortillas and fresh toppings, and shake up a classic margarita.
Introduction
An incredibly easy and budget-friendly slow cooker pork carnitas recipe that yields tender, shreddable meat with crispy edges, paired with a perfect fresh top-shelf margarita.
Step 1
【Pork Carnitas】Cut the boneless pork shoulder into 4 to 6 large chunks.
Step 2
【Pork Carnitas】Season all sides of the pork chunks generously with salt, pepper, ancho chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
Step 3
【Pork Carnitas】Heat olive oil in a large pan and sear the seasoned pork chunks on all sides until a deep, golden-brown crust forms.
Step 4
【Pork Carnitas】Transfer the seared pork chunks into the slow cooker.
Step 5
【Pork Carnitas】In the same pan used to sear the pork, add the quartered onion, orange juice, lime juice, and water to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Searing the pork first develops a rich depth of flavor that is essential for great carnitas.
Pouring the fatty cooking liquid over the shredded pork before broiling is the secret to getting crispy edges without drying out the meat.
Using Reposado tequila and fresh lime juice makes a significantly smoother, higher-quality margarita than pre-made mixes.
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