Carnitas (Mexican Pork) My Way (Crock Pot) Recipe

Name: Carnitas (Mexican Pork) My Way (Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs pork roast; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon seasoning salt (can you garlic and or onion salt instead); ½ teaspoon cilantro or ½ teaspoon coriander; 1 cup water (broth works fine too); flour tortilla; shredded cheese; shredded lettuce; avocado; tomatoes; salsa; sour cream; rice and beans

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs pork roast
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon seasoning salt (can you garlic and or onion salt instead)
½ teaspoon cilantro or ½ teaspoon coriander
1 cup water (broth works fine too)
flour tortilla
shredded cheese
shredded lettuce
avocado
tomatoes
salsa
sour cream
rice and beans

1
Mix all of the spices together and sprinkle most on the roast, reserving about 1 tsp.
2
Put the roast and water/broth in a crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
3
Now you can do 2 things here: remove the roast, drain the liquid, put the roast back in the crock, shred it with the remaining seasonings and about 1/2 cup of water and stir OR.
4
remove a little of the liquid from the pot and shred the meat (with forks) in the remaining liquid and taste and season if necessary.
5
*if I use a roast with a good amount of fat I usually drain it to drain off some of that grease, if it's lean then I use the liquid it cooked in.
6
Serve it up!
7
It makes great burritos (get the big tortillas!)
8
with all the fixins- including the beans and rice.

126

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs pork roast, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Carnitas (Mexican Pork) My Way (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 (Mexican Pork) My Way (Crock Pot)

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