Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas – succulent, tender and flavorful pulled pork with minimal work. Wrap these carnitas up in warm flour tortillas for delicious tacos, perfect for an easy family meal or a casual dinner party.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

A Slow Cooker Version of Traditional Carnitas

Carnitas translates to “little meats” and is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine. Traditionally, they are made by slow simmering large chunks of well-seasoned pork in lard in a copper pot.

My version is made in the slow cooker with minimal prep. And, there is no lard, oil or any other added fat. You just add the ingredients to the slow cooker and leave the pork to do its thing and simmer away for hours. It’s so simple and your house will smell amazing.


Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

The result is tender, juicy, succulent pork that you shred with two forks. Serve the shredded meat on warm tortillas with your choice of toppings.

I like to add slices of creamy avocado. A dollop of sour cream and slices of red onion give a little crunch and tanginess. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime adds brightness.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

This recipe makes a lot, 8-12 servings depending on the size of your roast. So, this is a great dish for a potluck or a casual dinner party. Set up a taco station and let guests serve themselves.

Set out the shredded pork, kept warm in the slow cooker. Include warm tortillas and various toppings such as sour cream, slices of red onion and avocados, fresh cilantro leaves and slices of lime. And, guests can assemble their own tacos to their liking. Perfect for simple, easy entertaining.


 
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas - succulent, tender and flavorful pork with minimal work. Wrap these carnitas up in warm flour tortillas for delicious tacos, perfect for an easy family meal or a casual dinner party.

29 Comments

    • Hi Karina, yes, you can cook this on high heat for about 4-5 hours. You’ll know the meat is done when you can easily shred it using two forks. Hope you give it a try and enjoy!

  1. I’ve never tried making carnitas. I love that this is done in a crock pot. My family and I love Mexican and Tex Mex food, so I know this would be a hit. Cilantro on mine only though. The guys don’t like it!
    Thank you for stopping by and linking this week!

  2. So. Much. Yes. I make a LOT of tacos in my house. These are perfect. The only change I would make is to add sliced radish—the perfect taco topping.

    Thanks for sharing!!! Visiting from Totally Terrific Tuesday 🙂

  3. Thank you so much for attending week 11 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post. These pork carnitas look delicious 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our party next week Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight. Your post has been added to the #PureBlogLove Pinterest board for all to see 🙂 Have a great day!
    Nicole

  4. Looks delish as always! I would think of making something like this for hubby – but out of some of the ingredients!

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