A slow cooker version of carnitas that you’ll want to be sure to make enough for leftovers.
Author: Gravel & Dine
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1 T kosher salt
1 t cumin
1 t ancho chili powder
1 t pepper
1 t Mexican oregano
¼ t cinnamon
½ t ground cayenne
½ t chipotle powder
4-5 lb boneless pork sirloin roast
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ c orange juice
1 limes, juice of
12 oz beer, such as an Alaskan amber
Instructions
Mix together the salt through chipotle powder in a small bowl. Rub the pork roast with the spice mixture and place in a 3.5 quart slow cooker.
Top with the garlic, orange juice, lime juice and beer.
Cook on low for 8 hours.
Shred with a fork or meat claws.
Line a baking sheet with foil and cover with a single layer of shredded pork. Drizzle on some of the cooking liquid. Broil for 7-10 minutes until the edges are crisp and brown.
Serve with warm tortillas and the fixings of your choice.
Recipe by Gravel & Dine at https://gravelanddine.com/slow-cooker-carnitas/