Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, ground cumin, black pepper, salt, and chili powder. Rub this spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno pepper. Pour in fresh orange juice.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours until pork is fork-tender.
- Once done, transfer the pork to a board and shred it using two forks. Optionally return to slow cooker to keep warm.
- For extra texture, preheat broiler, spread shredded pork on a baking sheet, and broil for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos by filling with shredded carnitas, then top with red onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
Notes
Don't discard the cooking liquid; it keeps the carnitas moist and flavor-packed. Experiment with tortilla options for varied flavors.
