Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe (Crispy Mexican Pork Carnitas Tacos)
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Chili Pepper Madness · by Mike Hultquist★ 4.9 (12)

Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe (Crispy Mexican Pork Carnitas Tacos)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING375M COOK
CAL 26%·PRO 87%
CARBS 7G6% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED1G INTRINSIC5G OTHER1G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 33G58% OF CAL
11G SAT22G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Slow-cooked pork shoulder seasoned with cumin and chili powder, then seared until crispy. Traditionally served in tacos with simple toppings; tender and deeply flavorful.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 10
  • 5 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt (4-6 pounds))
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder ((optional - I enjoy guajillo and ancho))
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon back pepper ((or to taste))
  • 2 tablespoons lard ((or use vegetable oil))
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped (optional, for spicy))
  • 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1-1/2 cups chicken broth ((or use beer, orange juice, or a mix))
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ((or use lard))
  • Chopped roasted jalapeno peppers, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, warmed corn tortillas (or any of your favorite toppings)
PREP
15M
SODIUM
800MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.