Easy Pork Carnitas

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), cut into large chunks

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup orange juice (fresh if possible)

• ½ cup lime juice

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 2 teaspoons cumin

• 2 teaspoons oregano

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

Slow Cooker Method (Easiest):

1. Place pork chunks in slow cooker.

2. Add onion, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, chicken broth, and all seasonings.

3. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or high 4–5 hours, until pork is fall-apart tender.

4. Remove pork, shred with forks, and discard bay leaves.

Crispy Finish (Optional but Best):

• Preheat oven broiler.

• Spread shredded pork on a baking sheet.

• Spoon some cooking juices over the top.

• Broil for 5–7 minutes until edges get crispy and caramelized. Toss and broil another few minutes if desired.

Serving Ideas:

• Serve in warm corn tortillas with cilantro, diced onion, salsa, avocado, and lime wedges.

• Use for burritos, nachos, quesadillas, or rice bowls.