Carnitas Del Crock Pot Recipe

Name: Carnitas Del Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 -8 lb) pork butt, also called pork shoulder; 2 tablespoons coarse salt; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); 8 whole garlic cloves, smashed; 4 chipotle peppers (canned or dried, I cheat and add 1 tablespoon Tabasco chipotle sauce); 1 cup tomato juice; 1 cup fresh orange juice

Servings: persons

1 (6 -8 lb) pork butt, also called pork shoulder
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
8 whole garlic cloves, smashed
4 chipotle peppers (canned or dried, I cheat and add 1 tablespoon Tabasco chipotle sauce)
1 cup tomato juice
1 cup fresh orange juice

1
Trim excess fat from the meat and discard.
2
Place the meat in a large Crock pot/slow cooker.
3
Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over the meat.
4
Cover Crock pot and program to cook on LOW for 8 hours.
5
Meat is done when it literally falls off the bone.
6
When cool enough to handle, lift the meat from the juices and place in a large bowl.
7
Remove the bone, then shred the meat.
8
(I used boneless pork butt.
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).
10
Skim the fat from the juices and keep as a medium for re-heating the meat.
11
Or, use the leftover juices as a soup base.
12
For carnitas tacos: (if necessary reheat) the meat and serve in corn tortillas with all your favorite taco trimmings: fresh cilantro, guacamole, cotija, diced white onion, lime wedges, etc.

460

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 -8 lb) pork butt, also called pork shoulder, 2 tablespoons coarse salt, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Carnitas Del Crock Pot 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.

Carnitas Del Crock Pot

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