An easy slow cooker recipe that results in juicy, flavorful pork with crispy edges, perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, or just eating on its own.
Ingredients
- 4-5 lbs pork shoulder (trimmed of excess fat)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 medium jalapeño (seeded and diced, optional)
- 1 cup orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- ¼ cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork dry and rub with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides for about 2 minutes per side until browned.
- 3
Place the pork in the slow cooker and add garlic, onion, and jalapeño if using.
- 4
Pour in the orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
- 5
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- 6
Optional: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and a layer of shredded pork. Spoon some juices over the meat and cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes until crispy, then flip and crisp the other side.
- 7
Serve in tacos, burritos, bowls, or over rice with your favorite toppings.