Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe
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Slow Cooker Carnitas

By: Erin Parker 
"Carnitas means 'little meats' and is traditionally fried then braised. This recipe is made much easier using the slow cooker but the results are just as tasty. This makes a great filling for tamales, enchiladas, tacos and burritos. This filling is also great combined with your favorite barbecue sauce and served on buns."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (615)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Hrs
Ready In:
10 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 223 | Total Fat: 13.8g | Cholesterol: 73mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As the aroma of this wafted through the house I just knew we were in for something good and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by LucyDelRey   view full review
GREAT!! The recipe is very similar to the one that one was given to me. I add several sprigs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Peculiah   view full review
This was absolutely DELICIOUS! After reading some of the reviews, I tripled the spice mix and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by KRISTIN   view full review
Amazing! my husband likes these better than chipotle. Since some reviewers said the seasoning...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by Star_Eyes   view full review
I usually make carnitas in a pot on the stove and it always comes out great. However, since I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by tunatwist   view full review
mmmm, these were so good and the house smelled great, as well. when my daughter came home,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by Sarah Waltrip   view full review
I made this recipe with the suggestion to double up on the spices except for the cinnamon, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by FloridaGrillGal   view full review
Followed advice as given by "naples34102". Liked it so much, I'm making it again for company....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by pdizzy   view full review
I quickly ran out of rub the first time I made these, so I have learned to triple the amount...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Kami D   view full review
Fantastic! I was looking for a comparable carnitas recipe to the carnitas from Rubios, and...

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