Killer Crockpot Carnitas
User Reviews
4.7
159 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
352 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Killer Crockpot Carnitas
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These crockpot carnitas are juicy, flavor-packed, and so easy to make. Perfect for tacos, burritos, and more!
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Ingredients
- 3 to 5 pounds boneless pork butt roast
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Trim your pork roast of any large pieces of fat and slice into 1/4 inch thick strips or pieces. Place the pork into a 5 to 7-quart slow cooker.
- Add ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, ground cloves, and salt to the slow cooker, sprinkling it over the top of the meat.
- Pour the vegetable oil over the meat and spices. Yes, it is a lot of oil, but fear not. If you skimp you won't get the same results.
- Use tongs or your hands to toss together until the spices are evenly distributed and the meat is coated.
- Cover with the lid and cook on the low setting for 6-8 hours until the meat can easily be shredded with a fork.
- Shred the meat and serve as a main dish, or use in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or enchiladas.
Notes
- TO CRISP ON THE STOVE: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Work in batches and use tongs to place the shredded meat into the pan and saute until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. The meat should still have oil on it from the slow cooker.
- TO CRISP IN THE OVEN: Spread shredded carnitas out onto a baking sheet in an even layer. Place under the broiler setting in your oven for 3 - 5 minutes until crisp.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
555mg
(23%)
Potassium
878mg
(25%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 555mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
159 reviews
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