Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

This tender, juicy and flavorful Carnitas recipe (Mexican pulled pork) can be made in the slow cooker or pressure cooker. It’s perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas—even to eat as is, paired with rice and vegetables.

- My Dominican Kitchen

Pork

Main Ingredient:

THE RECIPE

Pork Shoulder

Chicken Bouillon

Onions

Garlic

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Ingredients:

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Lime Juice

Other seasonings (cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper)

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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

SERVINGS

12

COURSE

Main

TIME

10 minutes

CUISINE

Mexican

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– Rinse and dry the pork shoulder. Rub all over with cumin, oregano, bouillon, chili powder, salt and pepper.

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Prep

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– Place the pork in a slow cooker. Top with the minced garlic, onion, lime juice and water. – Slow cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.

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Prep and Cook

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– Pork should be tender enough to shred. Remove from slow cooker (reserve liquids), place onto a baking sheet, and let cool slightly. Then shred using two forks. Spread the meat evenly into one layer. Drizzle with ½ cup of the cooking liquid.

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Cook

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– Broil for 3 minutes, flip the meat, and broil another 3 more minutes.

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Cook

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– Serve hot with grilled vegetables, corn tortillas, and toppings of your choice.

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Serve

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