Carnitas slow cooker

Crockpot Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

The best crockpot carnitas you'll ever have! Killer Crockpot Pork Carnitas made in your slow cooker so it couldn't be easier!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time8 hrs

Total Time8 hrs 5 mins

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Slow Cooker Carnitas

 Servings: 8 Servings
 Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

• 1 3 to 5 pound pork butt or shoulder roast
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

• Trim roast and slice into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Put directly into crock pot (or baking pan).
• Combine spices and toss into crockpot.
• Add in the vegetable oil. Yes, it is a lot of oil, but fear not. If you skimp you won't get the same results.
• Toss together using hands until evenly coated with spice and oil goodness.
• Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours until the meat can easily be shredded with a fork.

Notes

TO CRISP ON THE STOVE: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Work in batches and use tongs to place the shredded meat into the pan and saute until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. The meat should still have oil on it from the slow cooker. 

 

TO CRISP IN THE OVEN: Spread shredded carnitas out onto a baking sheet in an even layer. Place under the broiler setting in your oven for 3 - 5 minutes until crisp. 

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 878mg | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.8mg