Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Carnitas

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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.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 6hrs

Total: 6hrs25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Carnitas

Ingredients

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock

1 (3 pound) pork loin

or more to taste

3 tablespoons adobo seasoning

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon ground paprika

1 large white onion

diced

2 tablespoons chipotle paste

2 bay leaves

1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

6 cloves garlic

minced

2 limes

halved

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup fresh cilantro

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Directions

Step 1

Turn 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.

Step 2

Use a spoon to baste stock over the pork loin then sprinkle entire surface evenly with cilantro.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Carnitas

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 266.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31g 62%

Carbohydrates: 12.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 11g 17%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Cholesterol: 82.2mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 1106.1IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 13mg 100%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 46%

Vitamin C: 13.7mg 23%

Folate: 19.3mcg 5%

Calcium: 107.4mg 11%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 55.6mg 20%

Potassium: 677.7mg 19%

Sodium: 607.9mg 24%

Thiamin: 1.1mg 108%

Calories From Fat: 99.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.