PrintCrockpot Pork Carnitas
This crock-pot
- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot / Instapot / Braised
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless pork shoulder
- 2 tsp ground chipotle chili
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cup onions, sliced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped – as garnish
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Place pork, chipotle, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, garlic, onions, lime juice, water, sea salt, and black pepper in crockpot. Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove pork from the crock-pot
and strain. Let cool slightly before pulling meat of bone with a fork. You may need to chop up the pork with a knife if it’s not falling apart or if you take it out before 8 hours. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Add warm tortillas to make tacos. Happy Eating! Beckie
Notes
- Don’t have a crockpot? Simmer the ingredients in a stockpot on the oven ~ 1 1/2 -2 hours and break apart with a fork.
- Want to take it up a notch? Roast (450F) the strained & shredded pork on a pan for ~ 10-15 minutes or until crispy.
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