THE BEST EVER SLOW COOKER CARNITAS
What makes these carnitas different? They are crisped and browned on the stove after low and slow cooking in the crock pot. These are incredibly easy to make and have replaced traditional taco filling at our house. These carnitas or "little meats" are great in Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Tamales or Nachos. When served with corn tortillas, they are also gluten free!
Provided by sellingsavannah
Categories Mexican
Time 7h40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix cumin, garlic powder, oregano, coriander, kosher salt and ground black pepper together in a small bowl to make a dry rub. Pat the pork shoulder roast or boston butt dry with paper towels, and then cover roast with dry rub.
- Place the pieces of onion and the bay leaf in the bottom of your slower cooker, lay the roast on top. Carefully pour the chicken stock or the water around the roast, taking care not to wash away the dry rub. Cook on low for 6 hours or until the pork easily falls apart.
- Once the pork is easily falling apart, remove from slow cooker to cool. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Remove and discard the excess fat, shred the remaining pork.
- Place the reserved cooking liquid in a large non-stick skillet with shredded pork. Cook over medium high heat until the liquid is absorbed, tossing the pork occasional to coat.
- Once the cooking liquid is absorbed, add the oil and crisp up the carnitas to your desired doneness. We like our extra crispy, usually about 14-18 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite taco fixings, like corn or flour tortillas, cilantro, lime, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese.
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Katron Richard
[email protected]I made these carnitas for my family and they loved them! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Rizwan Ijaz
[email protected]This was my first time making carnitas and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Sohail aminzai
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meat is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with rice and beans, but it's also great on tacos or burritos.
Otipeseku Collins Otutechboi
[email protected]These carnitas were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Riyal Deen
[email protected]I made these carnitas for my family and they loved them! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Chaidhry Maqsod
[email protected]This was my first time making carnitas and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
ranaumar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meat is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with rice and beans, but it's also great on tacos or burritos.
Md Rabiullah Shuvo
[email protected]These carnitas were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Rupkumar Barman
[email protected]I made these carnitas for my family and they loved them! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Roy Perry
[email protected]This was my first time making carnitas and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Norm Rousseau
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meat is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with rice and beans, but it's also great on tacos or burritos.
Monae'KeKe Designz
[email protected]These carnitas were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone raved about them. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.