Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

These Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas are cooked low and slow for 8 hours until fall-apart tender. Then they get broiled in the oven until perfectly crispy on the outside!

1

SEAR PORK

Heat oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the pork and sear on each side until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to a large slow cooker.

2

SLOW COOK

Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours or until the pork is tender. Remove the bay leaves.

3

SHRED PORK

Remove the meat from the slow cooker and shred. (Make sure to keep the liquid)

4

BROIL PORK

Transfer the shredded pork to a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes or until crispy.

5

ADD LIQUID

Remove from the oven and pour 1/4 cup of the reserved juices from the slow cooker onto the crispy pork and toss.

6

BROIL

Place the baking sheet back in the broiler for an additional 5 minutes or until the meat is crispy. Pour an additional 1/4 cup liquid over the crispy pork.

Serve immediately with cilantro for serving

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