Pulled Pork Tacos | Slow-Cooker Carnitas
Flavorful and juicy Slow-Cooker Carnitas made with a simple spice rub is a fuss-free recipe perfect filling up your Pulled Pork Tacos!
Servings: 8
Calories: 506kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ½ pound boneless pork butt
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 bay leaves
- Flour or corn tortillas (1-2 per person)
- Topping Suggestions: red onion, cilantro, Cotija cheese, freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Trim away any excess fat from the pork butt. Pat the pork butt dry with a paper towel and make the rub.
- Add all of the dried spices to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine. Rub the pork butt with about ⅔'s of the rub.
- Add the orange juice and lime juice to the slow cooker, along with the remaining spice mix. Place the pork butt in the slow cooker and cover.
- Cook for 5 hours on the high setting or 7 hours on the low setting. Shred with two forks, stir the pulled pork so that it is coated in the sauce, roll in tortillas and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1534mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5.4mg