MAMA'S CARNITAS
My husband loves to cook Mexican dishes. I'm more of an Italian-style cook, and the joke in our house is that I should leave all the Mexican cooking to him. However, this dish of mine turned out so amazing my husband fell in love! It's all in the meat. If you can get an all-natural pork shoulder, it really makes a difference. -Chelsea Wickman, Painesville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 9h25m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub all sides with spice mixture. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, stock, lime juice and peppers; pour around meat., Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove meat; skim fat. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat and return to slow cooker; heat through. , With a slotted spoon, spoon 1/2 cup filling off center on each tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon creme fraiche and 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.Freeze option: Place shredded pork in freezer containers; top with juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently. Add a little broth if necessary.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
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Usman Qureshi
[email protected]I've tried several carnitas recipes and this one is by far the best. The meat is so tender and juicy.
Kokeb Biruh
[email protected]These carnitas were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Tania Akther
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The carnitas were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.
Kittyscratches
[email protected]These carnitas were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Halima Khatun
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The carnitas are so tender and flavorful.
Notha Mthethwa
[email protected]This is my go-to carnitas recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Kenneth Tindall
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.
Baraka Hassan
[email protected]These carnitas were a bit too fatty for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Bashir Omar
[email protected]The carnitas were delicious! I made them in my slow cooker and they were fall-apart tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Cole Spring
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the carnitas turned out great! I served them with rice and beans, and they were a hit with my family.
Gambo Charlotte
[email protected]These carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.