Slow Cooker Ranch Carnitas

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 8 hr
Total: 8 hr 15 min
Servings: 8

Reviews (12)

Rated 4.6667/5 based on 12 customer reviews

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Ingredients (6)

2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 3-lbs. boneless pork shoulder
1 large onion, diced
1 orange, halved
Tortillas and desired toppings (see instructions below) for serving

Steps (5)

Step 1
In a small bowl, stir the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker with the olive oil. Rub the mixture all over the surface of the meat.
Step 2
Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the onion. Squeeze the orange juice over the meat and place the two spent halves into the pot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Step 3
Once the meat is cooked and cool enough, pull apart with a fork.
Step 4
Serve with tortillas and desired toppings (cabbage, sour cream and avocado work well).
Step 5
For a more traditional preparation, heat a large sauté pan coated with olive oil over high heat. Press the carnitas into the pan and cook until crusty on one side before serving.

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by Granna from Delicious Absolutely delicious. This is our new favorite recipe for a family gathering.

Date published: 2019-06-03

Rated 5 out of 5 by Justanana from Yummy! These are so delicious and so easy to make, I used an additional tablespoon + of the dressing mix. So flavorful, I use leftovers to make nachos and just add shredded Mexican cheese on top & pop in the oven for about 10-+5 minutes.

Date published: 2019-05-27