Amy's Homemade Carnitas Recipe

Name: Amy's Homemade Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -7 lbs pork roast (shoulder, butt); 3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth; 4 cups water (I added less water but more broth); 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies (optional); 1 large sweet onion, diced (optional)

Servings: persons

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Place pork roast in a large crockpot.
2
Pour beef broth over roast to cover.
3
If not covered, add enough water to just cover.
4
Add peppercorns, oregano, cumin, garlic and salt to crockpot and optional ingredients if you choose (If you wish to kick it up a notch, add New Mexico chili powder to taste.
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Cook on LOW for 8 hours or until meat is falling off the bone.
7
Remove meat from crockpot and place in large ceramic (oven-proof) pan.
8
Shred meat with two forks into large chunks, removing bones and excess fat.
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Spoon liquid over meat and cook in casserole dish for another hour at about 400 degrees F, stirring about half way through.
10
If meat gets dry, add liquid to keep some liquid in pan at all times.
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If you like, you can broil for last 10 minutes so meat gets crispy on top.
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Serve with rice and beans, if desired, as well as with fresh cilantro, avocado, tortillas, shredded lettuce or cabbage and fresh salsa.
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Start early in the day!

412

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -7 lbs pork roast (shoulder, butt), 3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth, 4 cups water (I added less water but more broth), 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Amy's Homemade Carnitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amy's Homemade Carnitas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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