Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Pork Butt Or Shoulder; 2 teaspoons Salt; 2 teaspoons Pepper; 2 teaspoons Ground Oregano; 2 Tablespoons Chipotle Pepper In Adobo Sauce, Chopped; 1 whole Onion, Quartered; 12 ounces, fluid Lager Beer (1 Bottle); Corn Tortillas; 1 whole Avocado, Sliced; Tomatillo Salsa; Hot Sauce; Sour Cream

Servings: persons

2 pounds Pork Butt Or Shoulder
2 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Pepper
2 teaspoons Ground Oregano
2 Tablespoons Chipotle Pepper In Adobo Sauce, Chopped
1 whole Onion, Quartered
12 ounces, fluid Lager Beer (1 Bottle)
Corn Tortillas
1 whole Avocado, Sliced
Tomatillo Salsa
Hot Sauce
Sour Cream

1
Place pork in slow cooker.
2
Season pork with salt, pepper, oregano, and chipotle pepper.
3
Place onion on top and pour beer into slow cooker.
4
Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours, until meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
5
Shred pork with fork.
6
Warm tortillas either by cooking on medium high heat on the stove top for 3 minutes each side or by covering with a damp paper towel and heating them in the microwave for 1 minute.
7
Assemble carnitas by placing shredded pork, avocado, and tomatillo salsa in tortilla.
8
Add hot sauce and/or sour cream if desired.

569

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Pork Butt Or Shoulder, 2 teaspoons Salt, 2 teaspoons Pepper, 2 teaspoons Ground Oregano, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker 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.

Slow Cooker Carnitas

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