This recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Fresh Salsa is the perfect way to add some Mexican flair to your dinner table. The pork is slow cooked until it's tender and juicy, then shredded and crisped up in the oven for added texture. Served with a fresh salsa made with tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice, this dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1 whole onion
- 1 whole lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 8 whole corn tortilla
Seasonings & Spices
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pantry Items
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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