the easiest meal: slow cooker carnitas
I really do not have much to say about these slow cooker carnitas besides how easy they are to make. My biggest pet peeve is when someone complains they do NOT have the time for cooking and/or they aren’t “good at it”. Cooking is an art and hobby just like anything else, you become good the more you practice and put yourself out there. You gotta explore and figure out your groove.
Well, these slow cooker carnitas are for those who may not like cooking, hate the clean-up, or simply do not have the time, money, or resources to cook crazy wild meals.
This is stupid simple to make and requires no formal background, education, or even passion for cooking. All you need is patience and a few ingredients. I really hope this inspires men and women, alike, who have putt off cooking due to fear of difficulty or uncertainty, that they can cook and it can be damn delicious!
And as a former vegan, vegetarian and yup, you guessed it, pescatarian for over 10 years, I love these carnitas. Sue me! I know pigs can run 7-minute miles, well I run a 10-minute mile now. Lets look past that…. Here’s the recipe!
- 4 LBS of Boston Butt Roast, Boneless
- 2 Limes
- ½ cup of fresh orange juice
- 1 cup of low sodium chicken broth
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 teaspoon of Oregano
- ½ cup of chopped onion
- 5 smashes cloves of garlic
- Dash of garlic & onion powder
This is so dang simple but for those who need it:
1. Put every ingredient above in slow cooker
2. Turn on slow cooker (on low setting)
3. Cook for 8-10 hours (if on high, 4 hours)
4. Once its done cooking, turn off and remove meat from fat
5. Turn oven on Broil
6. Transfer meat to lined baking sheet and drizzle two tablespoons of reserved liquid on top
7. Broil on high for 5 minutes or until crispy! And Enjoy!!
I hope y’all enjoy this recipe! It’s super flavorful and you can really add whatever you like to the crockpot! I made this with homemade tortillas and my whole family raved about it :)