Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1-2 jalapeños, sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh tortillas
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Diced onions
  • Lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into large chunks.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine salt, cumin, paprika, oregano, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork pieces.
  3. Place the quartered onion, smashed garlic, and jalapeños in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Layer the seasoned pork on top of the onion and garlic.
  5. Pour orange juice and lime juice over the pork.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
  7. Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
  8. For extra texture, spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for 5-10 minutes until crispy.
  9. Assemble with tortillas and desired toppings.