Pork Carnitas

Name: Pork Carnitas
Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 3 ounces pork, 2 tortillas, 1 tablespoon onion, 1 tablespoon salsa, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1 lime wedge)
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed; 10 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¾ cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 chipotle chiles canned in adobo sauce, drained and chopped; 20 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas, warmed; ⅔ cup chopped onion; ⅔ cup bottled salsa; ⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 10 lime wedges

9 Ratings
8 Reviews

Soft tortillas wrap savory pork, fresh tomatoes, garlic cloves, and citrus juices blending to make the perfect slow-cooker delicacy. Serve with black beans and rice, if desired.

Recipe by Oxmoor House September 2012

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

10 servings (serving size: 3 ounces pork, 2 tortillas, 1 tablespoon onion, 1 tablespoon salsa, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1 lime wedge)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Make 1/2-inch-deep slits on outside of roast; stuff with garlic. Combine cumin and next 3 ingredients (through black pepper) in a small bowl. Place roast in a 3 1/2-quart electric slow cooker. Sprinkle pork on all sides with spice mixture.

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Step 2
Combine juices and chipotle chiles. Pour juice mixture over pork. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until pork is tender.
Step 3
Remove pork from slow cooker; shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Combine shredded pork and 1/2 cup cooking liquid; toss well.
Step 4
Spoon 1 1/2 ounces pork mixture onto each tortilla; top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salsa, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

334 calories; fat 12.6g; saturated fat 3.9g; mono fat 5.1g; poly fat 1.7g; protein 29.4g; carbohydrates 27.1g; fiber 3g; cholesterol 87mg; iron 2.1mg; sodium 424mg; calcium 81mg.

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Meghan

06/07/2015

It was probably spicy because the recipe calls for 2 chiles from one can of Chipotle chiles not 2 cans. I made that mistake years ago and it was way too spicy. :)

rvbt60

08/14/2014

I used 4 lbs of pork tenderloin - turned out great (yes it does shred perfectly)! Also added a can of Ro-Tel, 1/2 can of Bud LIght Lime, 1 diced onion and 1/2 can of chicken broth (add more as needed). Served with shredded cabbage in addition to the toppings above.

Chellie4495

12/15/2013

Very spicy! Excellent flavor, but next time I'll use only one can of chiles. Once the pork was removed from the slow cooker, I added more OJ and lime juice, plus a little white vinegar to cut the heat.

Lynnijo

07/30/2013

I would give this 5 stars for ease of preparation. However, despite putting in extra cumin and oregano, it came out rather bland. I did end up with 3 pounds of tender pulled pork and I'll doctor it up with BBQ sauce. Update. I pulled some out of the freezer a month later. Defrosted meat, put it in a flour tortilla with some cheddar cheese and micro-waved it. It was some good!

LanieNC

07/26/2013

Tried these today but was a bit confused. The description (top of recipe) talked about using fresh tomatoes but they were not called for in the recipe. Which is wrong; the recipe or description? Loved them either way and will definitely make again. Rave reveiws from my husband!

michkair

01/13/2013

Absolutely delicious! I added one sliced onion to the slow cooker (1/2 on bottom, 1/2 on top) and it turned out so good. Definitely a keeper.

IHeartSushi

12/03/2012

I used a 4 pound tenderloin roast because I was looking for something a little healthier. I followed the recipe exactly other than that. It was dry when shredding but came to life after adding the cooking liquid (excess fat skimmed). Definitely a keeper.

pbbarn

11/30/2012

Absolutely delicious, easy meal. Highly recommended!!!

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