Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 11, 2008

As the aroma of this wafted through the house I just knew we were in for something good and boy, were we! I doubled the amount of spices but left out the cinnamon, and used 4 big cloves of minced, fresh garlic instead of the garlic powder. I cut the roast into large chunks so the spices could penetrate the meat better and it worked like a charm. Finally, to make these more authentic, after shredding the meat into smaller chunks I spread it out in a thin layer on a cookie sheet and baked it in a 400 degree oven about 20 minutes, just long enough to crisp the exterior of the meat. Great on it's own, but in a tortilla with a little of the "Avocado Salad with Bacon and Sour Cream" this was just over the top good. The meat was tender and perfectly seasoned, keeping in mind, however, that I doubled up on the spices. We are looking forward to having the leftovers again tomorrow night!

—naples34102

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 15, 2008

I made this recipe with the suggestion to double up on the spices except for the cinnamon, but the cinnamon really ruined this recipe and it was too salty for my taste. I liked the other spices and will make again using water and absolutely no cinnamon.

—Sarah Waltrip

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Feb 02, 2008

GREAT!! The recipe is very similar to the one that one was given to me. I add several sprigs of fresh cilantro to the broth in which the pork is simmering. Also at the end, break apart the pork into large chunks and place in a pan with some of the broth and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. This step gets the edges crispy and resembles the authentic style carnitas which is usually fried in lard.

—LucyDelRey

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Mar 17, 2008

This was absolutely DELICIOUS! After reading some of the reviews, I tripled the spice mix and added chilli powder for heat- I also had a bigger pork roast than was specified. It is virtually no work whatsoever and the pork literally fell apart as I was taking it out of the slow cooker. I let the whole thing cook for 10 hours on a Saturday and then shredded the pork, skimmed the fat off the broth and boiled the broth down. I then added 1/4 cup of chili sauce and 2 tbsp sugar and poured the sauce over the pork. Served the whole thing as part of a make-your-own taco bar for my boyfriend's birthday and not a bit was leftover!

—Peculiah

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Jun 19, 2008

Amazing! my husband likes these better than chipotle. Since some reviewers said the seasoning didn't permeate the entire roast, I cut it into quarters or sometimes a little smaller and then apply the rub. I use a two pound roast with one 14oz can of chicken broth and the stated amt of seasoning. So if I were using a 4 lb roast I would probably double the rub.

—KRISTIN

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Jun 12, 2008

mmmm, these were so good and the house smelled great, as well. when my daughter came home, the first words out of her mouth were, ''what smells so good?!'' the meat falls apart and has the most interesting flavor, i think created by the addition of the cinnamon. i tripled all the spices, with the exception of the cinnamon, which i only doubled, and i thought that was the perfect amount--def. present without being over-powering. i also subbed Mexican oregano from my garden for the reg. variety. Last, i sliced half an onion and threw that in as well. !ole! p.s. i didn't bother with turning the meat. there's really no need to.

—tunatwist

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Nov 05, 2007

I usually make carnitas in a pot on the stove and it always comes out great. However, since I just bought a slow cooker I thought it would be so nice to try it this way since I wouldn't have to be home in order for it to cook. It came out awesome! I took another reviewer's advice and cooked it for 6 hours instead of 10. (I've got one of those crock pots that gives you the option of 4-6-8 or 10 hours, and it automatically adjusts the temp based on how many hours you put in.) The seasoning was great although once I shredded the meat I did add some salt for some extra flavor. The leftovers were still nice and tender too. Thanks for the recipe!!

—Star_Eyes

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Mar 11, 2008

I quickly ran out of rub the first time I made these, so I have learned to triple the amount of rub the recipe calls for. So tender and flavorful. Very economical and can eat on this for days. Served with tortillas, tomatillo salsa, mexican crumbly queso, chopped tomatoes & onions, and sour cream. Got rave reviews from everyone.

—pdizzy

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Nutrition

Calories
223 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
0.7 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
73 mg
24%

Fat
13.8 g
21%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
22.2 g
44%

Sodium
474 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 223
Calories from Fat: 125

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.8g 21 %
** Saturated Fat 5g 25 %
** Cholesterol 73mg 24 %
Sodium 474mg 19 %
** Potassium 290mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.7g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 22.2g 44 %
** Sugars 0.3g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 62 %
** Niacin 66 %
** Vitamin B6 20 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.