Description
Crockpot Carnitas are a delightful Mexican classic that promises tender, flavorful pork with minimal effort. This recipe transforms pork butt into a succulent dish infused with spices, citrus, and beer, making it an ideal choice for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas. The slow cooking method guarantees that your homemade carnitas will surpass even your favorite restaurant’s version. Perfect for family gatherings or casual meals, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds pork butt
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large orange (zest and juice)
- 12 oz Blue Moon or similar wheat beer
Instructions
- Cut the pork butt into four equal pieces and place them in the crockpot.
- Add diced onion, chipotle chili powder, oregano, cumin, and salt to the pot.
- Zest and juice the orange; add both to the mixture along with the beer.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until tender.
- Preheat the oven to BROIL. Transfer pulled pork to a sheet pan, drizzle with some cooking liquid, and broil for 5 to 6 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg