Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas: Easy Beef Tacos for Family Fun
Enjoy a delightful meal that brings family together with these easy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas for amazing beef tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the pork, rubbing it in well.
- Add the chicken broth and lime juice to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and mix it with the juices.
- Serve in tacos with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the pork before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Best served with cilantro, onions, and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg