Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil; 2 onions, chopped; 1 Tbsp. ground cumin; 1 cup Heinz Chili Sauce; 1/2 cup Bull's-Eye Blazin' Chipotle Barbecue Sauce; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 boneless pork shoulder (3 lb./1.4 kg); 24 taco shells; 1 pkg. (397 g) coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix); 3/4 cup Kraft Coleslaw Dressing

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. oil
2 onions, chopped
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 cup Heinz Chili Sauce
1/2 cup Bull's-Eye Blazin' Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
1 boneless pork shoulder (3 lb./1.4 kg)
24 taco shells
1 pkg. (397 g) coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix)
3/4 cup Kraft Coleslaw Dressing

1
Heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat.
2
Add onions; cook 7 to 8 min.
3
or until softened, stirring frequently.
4
Stir in cumin; cook and stir 1 min.
5
Add chili sauce, barbecue sauce and orange juice; mix well.
6
Place meat in slow cooker; top with onion mixture.
7
Cover with lid; cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 6 hours).
8
Remove meat from slow cooker; cut into small pieces or shred with fork.
9
Discard all but 1 cup sauce from slow cooker.
10
Return meat to slow cooker.
11
Add reserved sauce; mix lightly.
12
Replace lid.
13
Heat taco shells as directed on package.
14
Meanwhile, toss coleslaw blend with dressing.
15
Spoon meat mixture into taco shells just before serving; top with coleslaw.

142

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Carbs

Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. oil, 2 onions, chopped, 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, 1 cup Heinz Chili Sauce, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker 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.

Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

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