These Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas are moist and delicious. They get an overnight marinade in Dr. Pepper and then cook in the soda in a slow cooker to make them the most moist meat you'll ever have.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 30minutes
Cook Time 8hours
Total Time 8hours30minutes
Servings 10
Author Aubrey
Ingredients
2literof Dr. Pepper
4-5lbboneless pork roasttrim the fat off and cut into 3 inch chunks
place pork chunks in a large bowl and cover with Dr. Pepper
allow to sit overnight in the fridge covered
drain the Dr. Pepper
in a small bowl mix the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper
rub half the mixture on the pork
in a large skillet heat oil over med high heat
sear the pork on all sides for 3 min
place the onions and bay leaves int eh bottom of the slow cooker
remove the pork and place in the slow cooker
pour 1/4 of orange juice into the hot skillet that cooked the pork and scrape up the flavor bits on the bottom of the pan, then pour into the slow cooker
add remaining orange juice and 1 c of Dr Pepper into the slow cooker
mix in the remaining spice mixture and garlic
cook on low for 6-8 hrs, until meat is tender and falling apart
line a baking sheet with foil
shred the meat and place in a single layer on the baking sheet
place under the broiler for 5 minutes
flip the meat over and drizzle with 2/3 of the cooking liquid in the slow cooker
place back under the broiler for another 5 min
remove from oven and drizzle with another 2/3 of the cooking liquid