Here's a twist on the usual Mexican carnitas...add some BBQ spices and citrus juices and you have this Tex Mex dish. Serve on lettuce leaves for a low carb option. (Recipe is from lifeasaplate.com)
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place roast in crock pot.
- Mix all other ingredients (except items for serving) and pour over roast.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
- About an hour prior to eating (if possible), shred the pork with a fork and stir.
- Serve in lettuce bowls/wraps or tortillas and any other suggested toppings.
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Zachary Corliss
corliss-z@hotmail.co.ukThese carnitas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Krafieq Khan
krafieq_k@yahoo.comThis is the best carnitas recipe I've ever tried. I will definitely be making it again.
Prakit Sah
sah@yahoo.comThe carnitas were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Arman Shah
arman_s5@yahoo.comI made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it. The carnitas were a huge hit.
TARAK mie
m_tarak98@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The carnitas were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.
Kulsum Kulsum
kkulsum@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my carnitas didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked.
Nwachukwu Benita
b.n53@hotmail.comThese carnitas were delicious! I especially liked the crispy edges.
Caleb Burgess
b.caleb@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The carnitas are so versatile - I've used them in tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
Action Singer Hridoy
h.a@gmail.comThe carnitas were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Keren Ortega
keren_o@gmail.comThis is my new go-to carnitas recipe. It's so easy to make in the crock pot, and the results are amazing.
Bongokuhle Mkhonto
bongokuhle-m1@gmail.comMy family loved this recipe! The carnitas were so tender and flavorful. I served them with rice and beans, and everyone went back for seconds.