Crockpot Pork Carnitas
These Crockpot Pork Carnitas are full of incredible flavor and so easy to make. They are super versatile and perfect for tacos or burritos! Course: Main Course. Cuisine: Mexican. Author: Joanna Cismaru.
Nutrition
Ingredients
| 3 to 4 lb | 1.4–1.8 kg | pork shoulder |
| 1 large | onion, quartered | |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | garlic powder |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | cumin |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | chili powder |
| 2 tsp | 10 ml | onion powder |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | dried oregano |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | salt |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | pepper |
| 2 | bay leaves | |
| 1 whole | cinnamon stick | |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | orange juice |
| 12 oz | 340 g | beer |
Instructions
Prep Time: 10 mins. Cook Time: 8 hrs. Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins.
- Cut the pork shoulder into large 2 inch chunks. Trim some of the fat if needed.
- In your crockpot add the rest of the ingredients and stir. Add the pork to the crockpot and stir. There should be enough liquid to cover the pork.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
- Take 2 forks and start shredding the meat into smaller pieces. Pour some of the leftover liquid over the meat or strain the liquid and use it to make a gravy. See notes for instructions.
- Serve on tacos, burritos, tamales, sandwiches, etc.
Recipe Notes: To make a gravy from the leftover juices, strain the liquid through a sieve. Add the liquid to a saucepan and sprinkle 2 to 3 tbsp of all-purpose flour over it. Whisk it vigorously until smooth and comes to a boil, over medium heat.
If you wanted crispy pork carnitas, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread the pulled pork over the prepared baking sheet and place it under the broiler for about 3 to 5 minutes or until crispy.
Store pork carnitas leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
Nutritional information is only for the pork carnitas, not for the burritos. Calories for burritos can vary greatly based on ingredients used. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
From https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/crockpot-pork-carnitas/