Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    210 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Juicy slow cooker pork carnitas are drenched in fabulous flavor and easy to whip up in your crockpot!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 ounce cans diced green chiles
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • taco-sized corn or flour tortillas
  • cilantro, additional salsa
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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 in tacos, quesadillas, on salads, over rice, in enchiladas and more! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 364mg (15%) Potassium 510mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 87IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition 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.

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