Mexican Pork Roast Crock Pot
Transform your dinner routine with this Mexican Pork Roast Crock Pot recipe, a flavorful and effortless slow-cooked masterpiece. Featuring tender, fall-apart pork shoulder infused with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers, aromatic spices like cumin and oregano, and a zesty blend of fresh orange and lime juices, this dish delivers bold Mexican-inspired flavors straight to your table. The pork is seared to golden perfection before being slow-cooked alongside sautéed onions and garlic, creating a delectable, juicy base for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or salads. With just 20 minutes of prep and an 8-hour simmer in the crock pot, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend gatherings. Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy a mouthwatering meal bursting with authentic taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium (diced) Onion
- 4 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1.5 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 0.5 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mix evenly over the pork shoulder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic to the crock pot.
Place the seared pork in the crock pot, on top of the onion and garlic mixture.
Add the chipotle peppers, orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth to the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours).
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the crock pot. Mix it with the juices for maximum flavor.
Serve the pork warm with tortillas, rice, or your favorite sides. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.4 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.0 g | 500% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 4977 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 253.2 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 4658 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
