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Copycat Slow Cooker Chipotle Carnitas Recipe
Enjoy the flavors of Chipotle carnitas without leaving home! This easy slow cooker recipe offers a delicious and affordable alternative.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound boneless pork roast
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 prigs rosemary
Instructions
- Put the pork roast and chicken broth in your slow cooker.
- Place all the spices on top of the pork.
- Cover and cook on low 6 hours or high 4 hours.
- Once tender and falling apart, shred the pork.
- If you prefer a crispier texture, put the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for 3 minutes to crisp it up.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
- It is used to make burritos, tacos, and burrito bowls.
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Notes
- Don't trim the fat off the pork. The fat is what keeps the pork moist and flavorful during the long cooking process.
- Speaking of fat, pork shoulder has much more fat than pork loin. I usually go for pork loin, but you might prefer the juicier pork shoulder.
- If you can find juniper berries, use them instead of the rosemary sprigs.
- You don't have to broil your carnitas after shredding them, but I highly recommend it! Broiling the carnitas for a few minutes helps crisp the edges and adds an extra layer of flavor.
- I like to wrap my burritos in foil. It keeps them warm and makes them more portable. Plus, it helps contain the fillings and makes them less messy.
- Don't trim the fat off the pork. The fat is what keeps the pork moist and flavorful during the long cooking process.
- Speaking of fat, pork shoulder has much more fat than pork loin. I usually go for pork loin, but you might prefer the juicier pork shoulder.
- If you can find juniper berries, use them instead of the rosemary sprigs.
- You don't have to broil your carnitas after shredding them, but I highly recommend it! Broiling the carnitas for a few minutes helps crisp the edges and adds an extra layer of flavor.
- I like to wrap my burritos in foil. It keeps them warm and makes them more portable. Plus, it helps contain the fillings and makes them less messy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1001mg
(42%)
Potassium
943mg
(27%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1001mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 943mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.