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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Warm Tortillas & Slaw

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Warm Tortillas & Slaw – 8-Hour Magic

Juicy slow-cooked pork carnitas served with warm tortillas and a fresh slaw for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Season pork with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown pork on all sides.
  3. Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add garlic, onion, orange juice, and lime juice.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
  5. Shred pork with two forks.
  6. Mix cabbage, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar to make the slaw.
  7. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  8. Serve pork in warm tortillas topped with slaw.

Notes

  • Use leftover pork for tacos or salads.
  • Adjust spice levels to your preference.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tortilla with pork and slaw
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas, Warm Tortillas, Slaw, Mexican Recipe, Easy Dinner