Crockpot Carnitas

by aimee @ shugarysweets on March 31, 2011

Let me just say, wow. These were so good. I mean, ‘crack open that Corona and pat yourself on the back for making an awesome dinner’ kind of good. The left overs are tasty too…as I have been eating them for a couple days. I made a lot of carnitas! I made them with a mild salsa, but easily could have used a little more heat in my mouth. However, in order to please 4 children, I used mild everything. Feel free to dice up a jalapeno (or a can of diced jalapenos) and toss them in too! So easy, so good. Enjoy!

Crockpot Carnitas

Yield: 8-10 servings

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Ingredients

3-4 lb. pork tenderloins
4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 orange, juiced
1½ cup cilantro, snipped
1 cup salsa (use any type you like...I used Chi-Chi's Mild Original)
1/4 cup chicken broth
¼ cup tequila (or beer)
1 can (4oz) chopped green chilies (I used mild...go for the heat though if you like that)
12 flour tortillas
optional toppings: fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, tomato, lettuce, shredded cheese, red onion

Instructions

Place pork in crockpot. Sprinkle with garlic, oil, salt, pepper and cumin. Top with cilantro, salsa, broth, tequila, green chilies, and juice from one orange. Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
Shred pork with two forks and continue to cook until heated through.
Serve on a tortilla with all the fixings, or make a rice bowl with black beans and all the fixings. Enjoy!

http://www.shugarysweets.com/2011/03/crockpot-carnitas

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Tagged as: carnitas, crockpot, dinner, mexican, pork, slow cooker

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Lark (SparkyLarky) April 1, 2011 at 5:09 pm

Once again, a recipe I know I will be making!

Thank you for sharing, and commenting on post’s….dont you just love reading comments?

Rachel April 4, 2011 at 7:03 pm

yes. yes. yes.

I LOVE carnitas and just bought a new crockpot!

I used my old one until it went kaput

Leah @ Beyer Beware April 4, 2011 at 8:32 pm

Let me just be honest, if I see carnitas anywhere on a Mexican menu I order it. Whatever it is. This is being bookmarked. I have a hunk of pork this recipes name all over it!

SHUGARMAN FAMILY April 4, 2011 at 8:34 pm

Enjoy, I love carnitas myself, obviously

Em and Lib April 5, 2011 at 2:15 am

Oh this looks great! perfect to-go meal for the baseball park!
Blessings!
LIB
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Laurie J April 22, 2011 at 12:06 am

I’m your newest follower, girl. You sold me on some of those treats you make….but this one sealed the deal! I “rock the crock” on my blog periodically. When I try this yummy-looking dinner I’ll link up this post, k? Thanks!

Happier Than a Pig in Mud May 2, 2011 at 2:09 pm

This sounds really good, bet the house smelled great too:@)

Miz Helen May 2, 2011 at 2:28 pm

What a great dish! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful week!

Tree May 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm

Wow.. this looks awesome! I may have to add this to my list for our Cinco De Mayo dinner night. YUM! Thanks for linking up for Tasty Tuesday this week!

Tree
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Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKING May 6, 2011 at 9:50 pm

Thanks for linking up to THIS WEEK’s CRAVINGS “Mexican Dishes”. We appreciate you sharing your recipe with us! We hope you come back next Monday for “Brunch Recipes / Mother’s Day”. Have a great weekend!

http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/search/label/THIS%20WEEKS%20CRAVINGS

Carla and Michael May 7, 2011 at 10:47 am

Ha, funny-funny. I posted Carnitas too. I think I’ll have to use some of the ingredients from yours to add in and try next time. But I did like the cooking technique used in the one I posted (I liked the crispy edges)

Martha (MM) May 8, 2011 at 2:17 am