Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Carnitas

Make tender, flavorful pulled pork carnitas in your slow cooker with this simple recipe. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.

Ingredients:

• 4-6 lb boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed and chunked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable) or 1 bottle beer

Spice Rub:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ground cumin
• 1/4 cup paprika or chili powder
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp adobo seasoning or granulated garlic
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp ground mustard
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Trim excess fat from pork and cut into large chunks
2. Coat pork pieces generously with spice rub

3. Heat olive oil in pan over medium-high heat
4. Sear pork chunks 2-3 minutes per side until browned
5. Transfer to slow cooker, add broth
6. Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 3-4 hours until meat shreds easily

7. Shred meat using two forks
8. Drizzle with cooking liquid before serving
9. Serve in tacos with preferred toppings

Store leftover spice rub in an airtight container for future use.

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