Pork Carnitas- Slow Cooker
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Slow Cooker or Crock Pot Pork Carnitas should be fork tender and bursting with flavor. You'll love this easy recipe for pork carnitas with little prep and lots of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork tenderloin or pork shoulder/butt
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1½ cups fresh cilantro snipped
- 1 cup salsa
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup tequila or beer
- 1 can chopped green chilies 4 ounce
- 1 orange juiced
Toppings:
- tortillas
- black beans
- guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
- cilantro
- onions
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Instructions
- Place pork in crock pot. Sprinkle with garlic, oil, salt, pepper and cumin. Top with cilantro, salsa, broth, tequila, green chilies, and juice from one orange. Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
- Shred pork with two forks and continue to cook until heated through.
- Serve on a tortilla with all the fixings, or make a rice bowl with black beans and all the fixings. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you like your carnitas crispy, once you've shredded them in the slow cooker, lay them on a baking sheet and broil for about 15 minutes, stirring once.
- Substitute beer or more chicken broth for the tequila, if desired
- Want to freeze Carnitas? Place leftovers in a freezer safe container or ziploc bag. Freeze with juices until ready to use. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat and enjoy.
- Squeeze a fresh lime over the carnitas right before serving for a delicious zing!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
682mg
(28%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 682mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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