Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 6-8 lb pork shoulder ((or pork butt))
  • 3 Tbsp taco seasoning mix
  • 2 Tbsp chipotle peppers ((in adobo sauce))
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 oranges ((fresh squeezed, or 1/2 cup orange juice))

Instruction

  • Combine taco seasoning mix, chipotle peppers (diced) and the adobo sauce they are packed, and olive oil in a small bowl. Coat all sides of your pork shoulder with the seasoning mixture.
  • Place seasoned pork shoulder portion into your slow cooker and set to low temperature (to cook for 8 hours) or high temperature (to cook for 6 hours). Squeeze fresh oranges or add orange juice directly onto the pork in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook for 6-8 hours, then remove the pork to a large serving plate or platter and shred. Skim fat from the liquid left in the crock pot and ladle about 1 cup portion (if using about half of your shredded pork) into a bowl for pan frying your cooked pork carnitas meat.
  • Heat a large skillet or frying pan to medium high heat and brown the pulled pork, adding the liquid in gradually while cooking. When the liquid has steamed off, add more about a ladle full at a time until the pork carnitas meat is browned and slightly crispy on the ends. Serve immediately and enjoy!