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Perfect Carnitas in a Slow Cooker

Pulled pork with Mexican spices in a slow cooker.
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Carnitas, crockpot, Mexican, pork, Slow Cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 People
Author Stacy Roman

Equipment

  • Crockpot, Slow Cooker
  • Broiler

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Pork Butt or Shoulder
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 Chipolte Pepper in adobo sauce (minced)
  • 3 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder

Instructions

  • Trim any excess fat from pork
  • Add pork and all dry ingredients to the slow cooker. Pour broth over all ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  • When pork is done and fall- apart tender. Shred the pork with 2 forks
  • Preheat broiler on high and line baking sheets with foil. (use 2 if necessary)
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pork to the baking sheet, spread out evenly.
  • Save juices for later
  • Broil meat for 5-7 minutes. Remove from the broiler and ladle ΒΌ cup of the juice over the meat. Return to broiler for 3-5 minutes until the meat has crispy edges.
  • Remove and serve hot in tacos, burritos or whatever your favorite dish may be.