Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas) Recipe

Name: Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon mustard seed; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; salt to taste; 1 (3 pound) pork butt roast, or more to taste; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring; 2 dried chipotle chile peppers, or to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
salt to taste
1 (3 pound) pork butt roast, or more to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 dried chipotle chile peppers, or to taste (optional)

1
Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, oregano, onion powder, mustard seed, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and salt together in a small bowl.
2
Rub pork roast liberally with brown sugar mixture.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork roast; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
4
Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add water, liquid smoke, and chipotle peppers.
5
Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 6 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board and pull apart with tongs.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (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.

Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas)

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