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Pork Carnitas- Slow Cooker

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Shred pork with two forks and continue to cook until heated through.
  3. 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

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

% 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.