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Slow Cooker Carnitas

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This is a super easy way to make carnitas in the crock pot. The end result is moist and can be used in a ton of different recipes. Use your imagination and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Boneless Pork Roast
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock Or Broth (low Sodium)
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Onion Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon All Spice
  • 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper

Preparation

Place pork roast in the bottom of the crock pot. Mix all the spices in a bowl to combine. Sprinkle half of the spices over the pork roast and turn the roast and pour remaining spices on top. (You could season the pork roast prior to putting it in the crock pot, I just find this to be a much less messier process—and I love less mess—but it won’t change the way it tastes if you do it prior!) Next, pour the chicken broth or stock around the outsides of the roast, trying to keep as much of the seasoning on the roasts as possible.

Put the lid on and set for 8 hours (low). Most importantly, don’t touch it throughout the cooking time. When it’s finished cooking, take two forks and shred the meat in the crock pot and let it soak up some of the juice.

At this point, you can either serve it in tortillas with your favorite fixings or I like to transfer some to a large pan with a little olive oil and onions and put a little bit of a crisp on the carnitas. It only takes a few minutes tossing it around at medium-high heat. Makes wonderful tacos!

Enjoy!

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jillwhitfield on 1.23.2011

We’ve made this several times and use the leftovers all week in enchiladas/quesadillas etc… Love it!

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okiemama on 11.11.2010

Yummy! I used it for tacos. Adding sour cream and hot sauce…my family loved it. Also was able to mix up the leftovers for bbq sandwiches the next day.

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Pamela on 10.25.2010

This was perfect for serving to family after a long day at work. Fresh and easy!

Served with warm corn tortillas, fresh guacamole, cilantro and lime.

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valerie4321 on 6.9.2010

Delish! The smell that filled my entire house while these were cooking was amazing! We ate them burrito style (with rice, black beans, salsa, lettuce, sour cream and cheese) and plan on making enchiladas with the leftovers on Friday. Will definitely make again! Thanks!

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lethargiclass on 5.23.2010

Am eating this as I type… delicious! The pork is so tender and flavourful… will definetly make this again!

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