Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Carnitas
Slow cooker pulled pork is incredibly easy to make and wonderful to have on hand to add protein to meals.
Recipe Summary Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Carnitas
This is a shredded spin on carnitas. In Spanish, carnitas means "little meats." The traditional Mexican dish is typically made from pork, but can also be made from beef. This is a slow-cooked version of the otherwise braised or slow-roasted techniques. Once shredded, the meat is often served with cilantro, onion, salsa, guacamole, refried beans, and tortillas. Serve over cabbage slaw in a soft tortilla.
Ingredients | Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipes Food Network1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock1 (3 pound) pork loin, or more to taste3 tablespoons adobo seasoning2 tablespoons ground cumin1 tablespoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon ground paprika1 large white onion, diced2 tablespoons chipotle paste2 bay leaves1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes6 cloves garlic, minced2 limes, halved3 tablespoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup fresh cilantroDirectionsTurn a large slow cooker to High. Pour chicken stock into the cooker and place pork loin in the center. Season pork with adobo, cumin, pepper, and paprika. Place onion, chipotle paste, and bay leaves in the stock around the pork. Place tomatoes and garlic on top of the pork, and squeeze limes directly over top, allowing pulp to fall into the slow cooker. Sprinkle with cinnamon and cloves.Use a spoon to baste stock over the pork loin, then sprinkle entire surface evenly with cilantro.Cover and cook on High until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Use a fork to shred pork.Info | Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipes Food Networkprep:
25 mins
cook:
6 hrs
total:
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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