The BEST EVER Slow Cooker Carnitas

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 1
The BEST EVER Slow Cooker Carnitas recipe for a flavorful and tender pork dish
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Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 lbs boneless pork shoulder or 4 lbs boston butt
1 large onion , cut into large pieces
2 bay leaves
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
319
Sugar
2g
Fat
13g
The BEST EVER Slow Cooker Carnitas are a classic Mexican dish and are perfect for feeding a crowd or making ahead for easy weeknight dinners. The pork is slow-cooked in a flavorful spice blend and broth, resulting in a tender juicy meat that is perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, or topping a bowl of rice or quinoa. This recipe is incredibly easy to make and can be adjusted to suit your personal taste preferences. It is a great way to switch up your meal routine and try something delicious and new!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix cumin, garlic powder, oregano, coriander, salt and pepper.
2.Rub spice mixture onto pork shoulder to coat.
3.In a medium-sized frying pan, brown the pork on all sides in oil.
4.Place pork in slow cooker, add onion, bay leaves, and chicken broth.
5.Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
6.Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with a fork.
7.Return pork to slow cooker, cook on low for an additional hour.
8.Serve with tortillas, cilantro, lime wedges and your choice of toppings.

PROS

The BEST EVER Slow Cooker Carnitas are incredibly flavorful and the meat is very tender.

This recipe is extremely easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd.

The ingredients can be adjusted to suit your personal taste preferences.

CONS

The pork shoulder used in this recipe can be high in fat.

This recipe takes time to cook, so it’s not ideal if you need a dinner ready quickly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork shoulder can be a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B-12.
This recipe uses chicken broth which can be beneficial for bone health and contains vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phospohorus.
Tortillas can be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet as they are a source of carbohydrates.

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