Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
User Reviews
5
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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
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Description
This recipe requires layering a pork shoulder roast in a slow cooker, seasoning it with minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Diced green chiles and chicken broth provide moisture and mild heat during a low, slow cooking process lasting 6 to 8 hours. The long cooking breaks down the meat fibers, allowing for easy shredding with forks, which is essential for the traditional texture of carnitas.
The shredded pork is returned to the juices to soak up extra flavor, making it juicy and richly spiced. It’s served in soft corn or flour tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and salsa for freshness and contrast. This versatile dish also works in quesadillas, salads, or over rice.
The slow cooker method simplifies preparation and yields tender, flavorful pork that doesn't require additional finishing steps.
The notes recommend serving these carnitas in a variety of ways including tacos, quesadillas, salads, or over rice for versatile meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pork shoulder roast boneless
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 ounce cans diced green chiles
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- corn tortillas taco-sized, or flour tortillas
- cilantro additional salsa
Instructions
- Place pork roast in a greased slow cooker. Sprinkle garlic, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin on top. Add diced green chiles and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Uncover slow cooker, shred meat with two forks and stir to combine all ingredients. Serve meat in soft tortillas and top with cilantro and salsa if desired.
Notes
- Serve carnitas in tacos, quesadillas, salads, or over rice for versatile meal options.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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