Smoked Carnitas
These Smoked Carnitas are juicy and packed with smoky flavor. The tender shredded pork is perfect for tacos, nachos, burrito bowls, and more.
Servings: 6
Calories:
Equipment
- Traeger Grill or other smoker
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork shoulder cut into chunks, fat cut off when possible
- 1 jalapeno cut in half lengthwise, stems and seeds removed
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ¼ small onion finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 250.
- Place all the ingredients into an aluminum pan.
- Mix until well combined.
- Smoke for 3 hours, covering after 2 hours.
- Remove the pork from the tray and shred.
