Description
Crockpot Carnitas is a mouthwatering dish that elevates tender pork into a flavorful feast perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines a unique blend of spices and the rich flavor of Blue Moon beer for an unforgettable taste experience. Whether served in tacos, burritos, or quesadillas, these carnitas are incredibly versatile and guaranteed to please everyone at the table. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, ensuring a hassle-free cooking process that results in juicy, shredded pork with crispy edges. Enjoy this easy-to-make dish for family dinners or festive gatherings, and impress your guests with flavors reminiscent of your favorite Mexican restaurant.
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
- 12 oz Blue Moon or similar wheat beer
Instructions
- Cut pork butt into 4 equal pieces and place them in the slow cooker.
- Add diced onion, chipotle chili powder, oregano, cumin, and salt over the pork.
- Zest and juice the orange, adding it to the slow cooker along with the beer.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until tender.
- Preheat oven to BROIL. Transfer cooked pork to a sheet pan, shred with forks, drizzle with liquid from the crockpot, 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: 3 ounces (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg