Crispy and tender, with tons of flavor, these easy Slow Cooker Carnitas will knock your socks off.
Use two forks to shred the meat and then pour the remaining braising liquid back over the meat. Broil the carnitas in the oven on high until browned and crispy.
What to Make with Carnitas
4 pounds of (deboned and trimmed of fat) meat will make a little less than 10 cups of cooked carnitas. That’s a lot of meat to make into a lot of good things.
My favorite way to eat carnitas is picked hot off the tray, but they are absolutely stellar used in:
Also, if you’re low-carb or keto, a bowl of carnitas, some Pico de Gallo, cheese, sour cream, and a little hot sauce is a real good time.
What cut of meat is best for carnitas?
The best cut of meat for carnitas is pork shoulder. It’s well-marbled with fat and cooks up rich and tender after a long, slow cooking time. You’ll find bone-in and boneless pork shoulder roasts at the grocery store, and both will work great for carnitas, but if you have the option, go with a boneless roast.
The bone in the bone-in shoulder roast is Y-shaped and a little irritating to cut around, so if you can avoid it, all the better.
How to heat up leftovers. Carnitas were bomb!
FAQ
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What to do with leftover pulled pork carnitas?
One of the great things about leftover pulled pork carnitas is that there are so many ways to enjoy them. Whether you prefer crispy tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, or lettuce wraps, the options are pretty much endless. Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy carnitas:
How do you make Mexican carnitas?
The closest recipe to authentic Mexican Carnitas (NO LARD), with a perfect crisp finish! Rinse and pat dry pork with a paper towel. In the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker, add pork, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, onion, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, coke, and bay leaves.
Can you make crispy pork carnitas at home?
This crispy pork carnitas recipe is slow oven roasted marinated pork cubes with a crispy caramelized crust. Rich, moist, flavorful and so tender it melts in your mouth! Yes, crispy pork carnitas can be achieved by the home cook! Do you wish you could make pork carnitas at home in your oven?
Are crispy pork carnitas lard-free?
Crispy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork) is a winner! The closest recipe to authentic Mexican Carnitas WITHOUT using lard! Crispy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork) is SO tender and juicy on the inside, while deliciously crisp and golden on the edges!