Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas: Juicy Beef Tacos Your Family Will Love
Deliciously tender slow cooker pork carnitas served in tacos that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Place the pork in the slow cooker and add the chicken broth, lime juice, onion, and garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender.
- Shred the pork with two forks and mix with the juices in the slow cooker before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sear the pork before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Serve with your choice of toppings like cilantro, salsa, and avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Pork, Carnitas, Tacos