Best 2 Best Ever Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipes
Carnitas, a delectable Mexican dish, is a symphony of succulent, tender pork that melts in your mouth. It's a versatile dish that can be served in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. This recipe collection offers a variety of delectable carnitas recipes, each with its unique flavor profile and cooking method. From classic slow-cooker carnitas to speedy stovetop carnitas and flavorful carnitas in the oven, these recipes provide a range of options to suit your cooking preferences and time constraints. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will ensure you create mouthwatering carnitas that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THE BEST EVER SLOW COOKER CARNITAS
What makes these carnitas different? They are crisped and browned on the stove after low and slow cooking in the crock pot. These are incredibly easy to make and have replaced traditional taco filling at our house. These carnitas or "little meats" are great in Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Tamales or Nachos. When served with corn tortillas, they are also gluten free!
Provided by sellingsavannah
Categories Mexican
Time 7h40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix cumin, garlic powder, oregano, coriander, kosher salt and ground black pepper together in a small bowl to make a dry rub. Pat the pork shoulder roast or boston butt dry with paper towels, and then cover roast with dry rub.
- Place the pieces of onion and the bay leaf in the bottom of your slower cooker, lay the roast on top. Carefully pour the chicken stock or the water around the roast, taking care not to wash away the dry rub. Cook on low for 6 hours or until the pork easily falls apart.
- Once the pork is easily falling apart, remove from slow cooker to cool. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Remove and discard the excess fat, shred the remaining pork.
- Place the reserved cooking liquid in a large non-stick skillet with shredded pork. Cook over medium high heat until the liquid is absorbed, tossing the pork occasional to coat.
- Once the cooking liquid is absorbed, add the oil and crisp up the carnitas to your desired doneness. We like our extra crispy, usually about 14-18 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite taco fixings, like corn or flour tortillas, cilantro, lime, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese.
BEST EVER SLOW COOKER CARNITAS
A mouth-watering Mexican carnitas recipe with a special sweet addition, slow cooked for hours in a crock-pot and served with warm tortillas. After numerous attempts at perfecting the art of carnitas from scratch, this is my best recipe yet. A taste of Mexico in your very own kitchen!
Provided by SocialWorkChef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h15m
Yield 8 meat-filled tortillas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut the 2 lbs of pork into roughly 2 inch squares and place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the stick of melted butter in the slow cooker coating the meat. Do the same with the 2 Tbs of oil.
- Break the one cinnamon stick in half and place to the sides of the meat.
- Peel 5-6 garlic cloves, cutting the tips off, and break 3-4 bay leaves in half. Place the leaves and the garlic in the slow cooker, evenly distributed among the meat.
- Add the 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp (or more depending on taste) red pepper flakes, sprinkling evenly across the meat.
- Pour the 1/3 cup whole milk in the cooker, being careful not to wash away the spices from the meat.
- Add the Coca Cola, being careful not to wash away the spices from the meat. Add enough to just cover the top of the meat.
- Turn the slow cooker to the "Low" heat setting. Cook for 6 hours, stirring every few hours.
- Once cooked, remove meat from the slow cooker with a slotted spoon and place in a separate large bowl. Shred the meat using two forks, and add spoonfuls of liquid from the cooker to ensure meat is moist.
- Serve on warm tortillas, with pico de gallo, sour cream, and chopped jalapenos.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality pork shoulder roast for the best results.
- Trim the excess fat from the roast to reduce calories.
- Season the pork generously with a flavorful blend of spices, including chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano, to enhance its taste.
- Use a slow cooker liner to make cleanup easier.
- Cook the pork on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours, depending on the size of the roast and your desired doneness.
- Shred the pork with two forks once it is cooked and tender.
- Serve the carnitas with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker carnitas recipe is an easy and delicious way to prepare tender and flavorful Mexican pulled pork. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that is perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or simply served with rice and beans. The slow cooking process infuses the pork with a rich and smoky flavor, while the spices and seasonings create a tantalizing aroma that will fill your home. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for its convenience, affordability, and amazing taste.
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