Flavorful Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Flavorful Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas transform your meals with a non-vegetarian Mexican dish that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. This recipe features tender, shredded pork infused with a rich blend of spices, offering a mouthwatering taste and texture. With no allergens to worry about, it’s a versatile addition to any dinner table.

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Overview

This slow cooker carnitas recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-prep dish that makes a perfect filling for tamales, enchiladas, tacos, and burritos. The tender, shredded pork is seasoned with a blend of spices, making it a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 600 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cumin, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano, crumbled
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) coriander, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 4 Pounds (lb) boneless pork shoulder roast
• 2 Whole bay leaves
• 2 Cups chicken broth

Steps

1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. In a bowl, mix together the salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon. Coat the pork shoulder roast with this spice mixture.
3. Place the bay leaves at the bottom of a slow cooker and arrange the pork on top. Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the pork, ensuring not to rinse off the spice mixture.
4. Cover and cook on low heat, turning the pork after 5 hours. Continue cooking until the pork shreds easily with a fork, approximately 10 hours in total.
5. Once the pork is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Use the cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.

Enjoy your savory spiced pork slow cooker carnitas in your favorite dishes!