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Pork Carnitas - Mexican Pulled Pork

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Mexican Pulled Pork, Pork Carnitas, Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories
Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

Carnitas Mexican Pulled Pork

  • 3 lbs. pork shoulder
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 orange quartered
  • 1 lime halved
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can of beer preferably a Mexican style lager
  • optional toppings - jalapeno avocado, sliced red onion, cheese

Mango Salsa - Optional

  • 1 mango diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro minced
  • juice of a lime
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Generously season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and cumin.
  • Place a layer of sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker.  Add the seasoned pork shoulder.  Top with additional onions.  Add the orange quarters, lime and the can of beer.
  • Top with the lid and cook on low heat for 10 - 12 hours.
  • Once the pork is cooked, remove the bone, if there is one, also remove the orange and lime pieces from the slow cooker.  Shred the pork with two forks.
  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • This step is optional - but highly recommended.  Place the pulled pork onto a baking sheet, reserving the juices in the slow cooker.   Cook the pork for about 10 minutes, just until it's crispy on top.  Place into a serving platter and pour the reserved juices back over the top.
  • Serve with charred corn or flour tortillas, avocados, queso fresco, fresh red onion, and a fresh mango salsa if desired.