Slowcooker Carnitas Recipe

Name: Slowcooker Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless pork roast; 1 tsp salt; 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp oregano; 2 cup chicken broth; 4 cup water; 1 tsp achote paste; 1/2 diced onion; 1 tsp cumin; 1 whole jalapeno; 1 tsp pepper; 2 clove garlic

Servings: persons

3 lb boneless pork roast
1 tsp salt
3 bay leaves
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp oregano
2 cup chicken broth
4 cup water
1 tsp achote paste
1/2 diced onion
1 tsp cumin
1 whole jalapeno
1 tsp pepper
2 clove garlic

1
add your meat, stock & water, spices,garlic, onion & whole jalapeno to crockpot.
2
turn on crockpot to low, cook about 5hrs turn over your roast and cook another 5hrs.keep check for water level & seasonings.once your meats almost done it should start shredding.you can help it along by using 2 forks and shredding.Discard most of your juice you don't want it soupy.
3
serve with rice, beans or in a burrito.Enjoy!
4
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5
remove jalapeno & bayleaves and discard.Enjoy!
6
this recipe is for low n slow..roughly 10hrs or so.
7
:-)

1042

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb boneless pork roast, 1 tsp salt, 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Slowcooker 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.

Slowcooker Carnitas

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