SLOW COOKER CARNITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Have you ever gone out for Mexican food, eaten carnitas, and thought "gosh, I wish I could make this myself"? Well, you can with the help of your slow cooker. Just add pork butt or shoulder to a slow cooker with citrus juice, garlic, onion, and some spices, then let it cook for about eight hours until it's tender and easy to shred with a fork. Then, you can enjoy your home-cooked carnitas in tacos, burritos, or on top of your favourite grains.
Provided by Scott Loitsch
Categories Dinner
Time 8h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cut pork into 6 equal pieces. Add it to the slow cooker.
- Add salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, bay leaves, lime juice and juice the orange. Add orange to the cooker as well. Mix together until the meat is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily.
- Remove the pork and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Shred the pork and spread across the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Pour about 1 cup (235 ml) of the liquid remaining in the slow cooker over the shredded pork. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the meat browns and crisps along the edges.
- Serve immediately. Great as a filling in tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 5 grams
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Mohammed Babla
[email protected]This is the best carnitas recipe I have ever tried. It is so easy to make and the results are amazing. I will definitely be making it again.
Muhammad Sqlain
[email protected]I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I have made it several times and it is always a crowd-pleaser.
Mpho Mojaki
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party. The carnitas can be made ahead of time and they are always a hit.
Minu Ghimire
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The carnitas were so tender and the sauce was perfect.
Franshall Jones
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The carnitas are so flavorful and juicy.
Ernest Ikechukwu Chinda
[email protected]I have tried many carnitas recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat is so tender and the flavor is incredible.
Rana Gogoi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and the results are always amazing.
M IDREES AWAN
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
simple jack
[email protected]I have made this recipe several times and it is always a crowd-pleaser. The carnitas are so juicy and flavorful.
Calvin Kleins
[email protected]This is the best carnitas recipe I have ever tried. It is so easy to make and the results are amazing.
Keegan Bone-Swan
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Shabana Amin
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The carnitas were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.