Carnitas Aunt Dawn'S Recipe(Slow Cooker)

Name: Carnitas Aunt Dawn'S Recipe(Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast(3-4lbs); 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or 2 tsp minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tsp. cumin; 1 bunch green onions , chopped; 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro chopped; 1 cup salsa or can Mexican style tomatoes; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup tequila or orange juice or more broth; 2 4 oz. cans chopped fire roasted chillies; 12 flour or corn tortillas, warmed; Toppings:; Fresh cilantro, avocado, chopped tomatoes, limes, sour cream, red onion etc.

Servings: persons

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast(3-4lbs)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or 2 tsp minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tsp. cumin
1 bunch green onions , chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro chopped
1 cup salsa or can Mexican style tomatoes
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup tequila or orange juice or more broth
2 4 oz. cans chopped fire roasted chillies
12 flour or corn tortillas, warmed
Toppings:
Fresh cilantro, avocado, chopped tomatoes, limes, sour cream, red onion etc.

1
Cut roast in half,place in 5qt slow cooker. Sprinkle with the garlic, oil, salt and pepper, cinnamon, cumin. Add green onions,cilantro, salsa or mex. tomatoes, broth or tequila or oj and chilies. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs or until meat is tender.
2
there will be a lot of liquid. You may want to scoop some out.
3
Remove meat, cool slightly. shred with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. if you like crispy carnitas, take 1/2 the meat and cook in 400 degree oven to make crispy. before serving, combine crispy meat with the rest.
4
Spoon about 2/3 cup meat mixture onto each
5
tortilla. serve with the toppings of your choice.

534

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast(3-4lbs), 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or 2 tsp minced, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Carnitas Aunt Dawn'S Recipe(Slow Cooker) 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!