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Slow Cooker Carnitas (Mexican Pork)

This slow-cooked, Carnitas recipe falls apart in shreds. Perfect for filling tacos, burritos, and nachos! Make it in the oven or crockpot.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 large onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-1 1/2 lb. pork roast
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 cups Green enchilada sauce good quality

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees or turn on crockpot to medium. Preheat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  2. Saute onions for 2 minutes or until they start becoming translucent. Pour in minced garlic and cook another minute.
  3. Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork liberally. Push onions and garlic to the edges of the pan and sear meat on all sides until brown.
  4. Transfer entire contents of the pan into a baking dish with high sides. Pour enchilada sauce over top, cover with foil and bake for 2-3 hours or until meat is fork-tender. Shred pork and serve in tacos, burritos, on nachos, etc.

Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 734mg (31%) Potassium 656mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 500IU (10%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 734mg 31%
Potassium 656mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 500IU 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.