How to Make Slow Cooker Carnitas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooker carnitas are a classic Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just looking for a delicious and easy meal to make at home, this recipe is sure to impress. The slow cooking process allows the pork to become incredibly tender and flavorful, making it the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, or tostadas.

Traditionally, carnitas are made by braising pork in lard, but this slow cooker recipe provides a healthier alternative that d...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Mix salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon together in a bowl; coat pork with spice mixture. Place bay leaves in the bottom of a slow cooker and arrange pork on top. Pour chicken broth around the sides of pork, being careful not to rinse off spice mixture.
  • Cover and cook on Low, turning after 5 hours, until pork shreds easily with a fork, about 10 hours in total.
  • When the pork is tender, remove from the slow cooker; shred with two forks. Use cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 474mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 290mg