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Best Ever Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas


"Pork carnitas only take a few minutes of prep in the morning. I love meals that I can let sit in my slow cooker all day! Coming back to a house full of the smell of fresh pork carnitas might be my favorite thing in the world! If you are short on time, though, check out my Instant Pot Carnitas recipe that will speed up the process! This pork carnitas recipe makes the best leftovers, too, so you can enjoy these pork carnitas all week long! Get started with this pork carnitas recipe right here!"
Serves6
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time4 hr
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
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