15 Crockpot Carnitas

What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.

Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 crockpot carnitas that we have shared over the years.

Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.

15 Crockpot Carnitas

Easy Crockpot Carnitas

8 hr 10 min

Pork shoulder, beer, orange juice, chipotle hot sauce, cinnamon

4.9139

Pinch of Yum

Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

6 hr 15 min

Lb pork shoulder, orange, jalapeno, olive oil, garlic

5.0848

RecipeTin Eats

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

6 hr 10 min

Boneless pork roast, adobo sauce, garlic, chili powder, chicken stock

4.984

Gimme Some Oven

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

8 hr 40 min

Pound pork shoulder, oranges, garlic, chili powder, black pepper

5.064

Damn Delicious

Slow Cooker Carnitas

10 hr 10 min

Boneless pork shoulder, chicken broth, cinnamon, garlic powder, bay leaves

4.62K

Allrecipes

Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

5 hr 15 min

Boneless pork shoulder, orange juice, corn tortillas, chicken broth, red pepper flakes

4.6102

Food Network

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

5 hr 10 min

Pork shoulder roast, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, chili powder

5.03

The Recipe Critic

Slow Cooker Carnitas

5 hr 16 min

Boston butt, brown rice, orange juice, queso fresco, lime juice

5.01

Well Plated by Erin

Carnitas (Slow Cooker Recipe)

6 hr 15 min

Pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, chili powder

5.03

Kristine’s Kitchen

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

8 hr 5 min

Lbs pork shoulder, orange, lime, cayenne pepper, chicken stock

5.012

The Modern Proper

Killer Crockpot Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

8 hr 5 min

Pound pork butt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, vegetable oil

4.640

thestayathomechef.com

Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

8 hr 40 min

Pork shoulder blade, chicken broth, adobo sauce, sazon, adobo seasoning

4.952

Skinnytaste

Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

10 hr 10 min

Pound pork roast, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, black pepper

4.914

Barefeet In The Kitchen

Crockpot Carnitas

7 hr 15 min

Pork butt, blue moon, orange, chipotle chili powder

4.5546

The Schmidty Wife

Slow Cooker Carnitas

9 hr

Pound pork roast, green chile, lime, oranges, garlic

5.018

Self Proclaimed Foodie

12 Related Question Answers About Crockpot Carnitas

Can you overcook carnitas in slow cooker?

Yes, you can overcook carnitas in a crockpot. If you planned on cooking meat for a really long time, like 18+ hours, you would likely end up with overcooked meat that separated into really fine strands. I prefer cooking these on LOW so that the timeframe where they’re cooked is more forgiving.

What pork is best for carnitas?

What is the difference between pulled pork and carnitas?

Pulled pork is meat from a pig (typically from the shoulder region) that has been slow-cooked until it’s easy enough to shred, whereas carnitas (meaning “little meats”) is a version of pulled pork that’s often fixed with Mexican spices (or simply salt).

Why do you add milk to carnitas?

The milk acts as a tenderizer, a secret I learned while growing up watching dad make his carnitas which, by the way, were always exceptionally tender. The beer gives the pork another layer of flavor, while the cinnamon, which pairs so well with pork, adds warm, earthy tones.

How do you know when carnitas are done?

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4 hours, or an internal temperature of at least 170 degrees F to make sure the meat is tender. Once the meat is tender and done cooking, remove from the crockpot and let cool slightly so you can handle it.

What do you eat carnitas with?

Serve on a warm platter with the beans, salsa, guacamole, lime wedges and warm tortillas.

What is pastor tacos made of?

Al Pastor meat is taken from boneless pork shoulder. Although the cooking style is identical to that of the Lebanese shawarma with its vertical spit-roasting method, the meat is completely different from lamb. Pork shoulder is slow-cooked to keep its tenderness while it is thinly sliced off the spinning spit-roast.

What toppings do you put on carnitas?

What Toppings Go on Carnitas Tacos?

1. finely chopped raw white onion or red onion.
2. thinly sliced jalapeno.
3. shredded cabbage.
4. chopped fresh cilantro.
5. crumbled cotija or shredded jack cheese.
6. lime wedges (Squeeze fresh lime juice right over the top of your tacos for that citrusy zing!)
7. Mexican crema or sour cream.
8. Guacamole.

Can I use pork loin instead of pork shoulder for carnitas?

You can use pork loin or pork tenderloin for these Whole30 Crockpot carnitas:both are delicious. Make sure you only use 2 pounds of either pork loin or pork tenderloin, though, rather than just a whole pork loin or whole pork tenderloin.

Is carne asada and carnitas the same thing?

Carne asada: Grilled meat, usually beef, sliced thin. Carnitas: Literally “little meats.” Usually pork butt simmered and fried in its own fat.

What is pastor vs carnitas?

What is the difference between carnitas and al pastor? Carnitas and al pastor both use pork, but the cooking preparations and flavors are quite different. Carnitas are usually braised in liquid or fat. Al pastor is marinated, then grilled and utilizes pineapple to provide a tangy flavor.

What does Pastor mean in Mexican cooking?

Al pastor is crisp-thin shavings of vertical spit-roasted pork, marinated with guajillo chiles and achiote, then served on tortillas. Pastor means “shepherd,” the name given to Lebanese merchants who immigrated to Mexico City in the early 1900s, bringing the concept of shawarma with them.