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slow cooker carnitas

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

These slow cooker pork carnitas would be perfect for serving at a holiday party too. Easy dishes like this, that make a lot are perfect for a dinner party or any group!

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yield 6 Servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For slow cooker carnitas

  • 3 or 4 lb
    pork shoulder roast
  • 15 oz
    green taco sauce
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1/2
    sweet onion sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 2 tsp
    cumin
  • 2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    milk (do not add to crockpot.)
  • 10 or 12 sm
    tortillas (corn and whole wheat blend)

How To Make slow cooker carnitas

  • 1
    Cut roast into 3-4 large pieces. Pierce meat all over with a knife.
  • 2
    Stir together taco sauce, garlic, onion, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, cayenne, and water. Add pork pieces, and spoon liquid over the meat to coat all sides. Cover crockpot and cook on high 6-8 hours or low 8-10 hours, until meat shreds easily.
  • 3
    When meat is done, preheat oven to 275 degrees. Take pork out of the slow cooker and shred on a large-rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or a baking mat to make cleanup easier. Discard any large pieces of fat. (Leave most of the onion behind, but it’s OK if some is incorporated with the meat.)
  • 4
    Pour 1/2 cup of cooking liquid and 1/2 cup of milk over shredded pork. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes until brown and crispy. Remove meat for serving with tongs to leave excess fat behind.
  • 5
    Serve with tortillas, finely shredded cabbage, guacamole or avocado, and green salsa.
  • 6
    Tips: Suggested condiments: Finely shredded cabbage, guacamole or sliced avocado, and green salsa. Substitute a 16 oz. jar of green salsa for the taco sauce and a 15 oz. can of beef broth for the water. Substitute 1 tbsp. of onion powder for the fresh onion and 1 tsp. garlic powder for the fresh garlic.
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