Yield: 8 servings

Pork Carnitas- Slow Cooker

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Slow Cooker or Crock Pot Pork Carnitas should be fork tender and bursting with flavor. You'll love this easy recipe for pork carnitas with little prep and lots of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork tenderloin (or pork shoulder/butt)
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1½ cups fresh cilantro, snipped
  • 1 cup salsa
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup tequila (or beer)
  • 1 can (4 ounce) chopped green chilies
  • 1 orange, juiced

Toppings:

  • tortillas
  • black beans
  • guacamole
  • pico de gallo
  • cilantro
  • onions

Instructions

  1. Place pork in crock pot. 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.
  2. Shred pork with two forks and continue to cook until heated through.
  3. Serve on a tortilla with all the fixings, or make a rice bowl with black beans and all the fixings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you like your carnitas crispy, once you've shredded them in the slow cooker, lay them on a baking sheet and broil for about 15 minutes, stirring once.
  • Substitute beer or more chicken broth for the tequila, if desired
  • Want to freeze Carnitas? Place leftovers in a freezer safe container or ziploc bag. Freeze with juices until ready to use. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat and enjoy.
  • Squeeze a fresh lime over the carnitas right before serving for a delicious zing!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 381Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 682mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 60g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.

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