These easy slow cooker pork carnitas with orange juice are tender, juicy, and packed with authentic Mexican flavor. Made with only 4 ingredients, they’re perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, and family dinners.

Easy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Orange Juice

If you’re looking for an effortless dinner that delivers incredible flavor, these Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Orange Juice are about to become a family favorite. Inspired by traditional Mexican carnitas from Michoacán, this simplified version transforms a few everyday ingredients into tender, juicy pork that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, and meal prep.

The secret is slow cooking. As the pork simmers for hours, it absorbs the bright citrus flavor of orange juice while becoming fall-apart tender. A quick crisp under the broiler gives the meat those irresistible caramelized edges that make authentic carnitas so popular.

Best of all, you’ll only need 4 simple ingredients and a slow cooker.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 4 ingredients
• Easy slow cooker dinner
• Perfect for meal prep
• Budget-friendly family meal
• Authentic Mexican-inspired flavor
• Great for tacos, burritos, and bowls
• High-protein recipe
• Freezer-friendly

Ingredients

Serves: 6–8

For the Carnitas

• 3 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (pork butt)
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt

How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

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