Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas) Recipe). Before I had a smoker, I used this to satisfy my pulled pork or carnitas craving. This meat is great in pulled pork sandwiches (see my coleslaw recipe) or in tacos. If you do not have all the spice rub ingredients, just get creative and use what you have. It will still turn out great. It is always a party-favorite. Enjoy.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 6hrs12 mins

Total: 6hrs32 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas) Recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons onion powder

1 tablespoon mustard seed

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

salt to taste

1 (3 pound) pork butt roast

or more to taste

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups water

2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring

2 dried chipotle chile peppers

or to taste

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Mix brown sugar garlic powder chili powder paprika oregano onion powder mustard seed black pepper cumin coriander and salt together in a small bowl.

Step 2

Rub pork roast liberally with brown sugar mixture.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork roast; cook until browned 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 4

Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add water liquid smoke and chipotle peppers.

Step 5

Cook on Low until pork is tender about 6 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board and pull apart with tongs.

Nutritional Information

Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 309.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.4g 47%

Carbohydrates: 16.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 11%

Sugars: 11.4g

Fat: 16.9g 26%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 64.1mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 1614.5IU 32%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.4mg 72%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 4.2mg 7%

Folate: 11.7mcg 3%

Calcium: 72.7mg 7%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 40mg 14%

Potassium: 453.2mg 13%

Sodium: 91mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 68%

Calories From Fat: 151.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.