Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Authentic Mexican Recipes. (Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe). Carnitas means 'little meats' and is traditionally fried then braised. This recipe is made much easier using the slow cooker but the results are just as tasty. This makes a great filling for tamales, enchiladas, tacos and burritos. This filling is also great combined with your favorite barbecue sauce and served on buns.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10hrs

Total: 10hrs10 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon crumbled dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast

2 bay leaves

2 cups chicken broth

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Mix together salt garlic powder cumin oregano coriander and cinnamon in a bowl. Coat pork with the spice mixture. Place the bay leaves in the bottom of a slow cooker and place the pork on top. Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the pork being careful not to rinse off the spice mixture.

Step 2

Cover and cook on Low until the pork shreds easily with a fork about 10 hours. Turn the meat after it has cooked for 5 hours. When the pork is tender remove from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Use cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 222.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.2g 45%

Carbohydrates: 0.7g

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 13.8g 21%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 73.3mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 16.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 5.1mcg 1%

Calcium: 24.9mg 3%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 20.3mg 7%

Potassium: 289.9mg 8%

Sodium: 474.3mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 62%

Calories From Fat: 124.5

*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.

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