15 Easy 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 easy 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.

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

5.0846

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

Crockpot Carnitas

7 hr 15 min

Pork butt, blue moon, orange, chipotle chili powder

4.5529

The Schmidty Wife

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

8 hr 40 min

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

5.064

Damn Delicious

Easy Crock Pot Pork Carnitas from Pork Butt

6 hr 15 min

Boston butt, orange, jalapeno, garlic, black pepper

4.510

101 Cooking For Two

Easy Carnitas {Crockpot, or Instant Pot, Mexican Pulled Pork}

4 hr 15 min

Lb pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne pepper

4.818

That’s Deelicious!

Slow Cooker Carnitas

10 hr 10 min

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

4.62K

Allrecipes

Easy Carnitas Recipe

4 hr 5 min

Instant pot, pork shoulder, lime juice, chili powder, sea salt

4.4445

Isabel Eats

Killer Crockpot Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

8 hr 5 min

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

4.640

thestayathomechef.com

Easy Crockpot Carnitas {Whole30}

8 hr 10 min

Lb pork shoulder, orange, smoked paprika, sea salt, garlic powder

4.48

Shuangy’s Kitchensink

Slow Cooker Carnitas Pork Tacos

8 hr 20 min

Cubed pork shoulder, beer, white corn tortillas, orange, queso fresco

3.73

Jawns I Cooked

Slow Cooker Carnitas

5 hr 16 min

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

5.01

Well Plated by Erin

Mexican Crockpot Pork Carnitas

8 hr 5 min

Boneless pork ribs, orange, tomato paste, lime, garlic

5.04

The Endless Meal

Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

10 hr 10 min

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

4.813

Barefeet In The Kitchen

Can you overcook carnitas in slow cooker?

This broth adds flavors the meat for a slow roasted flavor. All that juice allows the meat to stay moist and not overcook. If it is dry in the slow cooker, the meat can burn and over cook.

What does evaporated milk do for carnitas?

A surprising ingredient here, sweetened condensed milk, helps the pork caramelize during cooking. Source a well-marbled pork roast for this recipe; the extra fat doubles down on the rich pork flavor.

What cut of meat is used for carnitas?

pork shoulder

Can you put raw pork in a slow cooker?

Aim for High Flavor, Low Fat

You can place raw pork directly into the slow cooker, but for a deeper, richer flavor without much added fat, first brown all sides of the cut briefly in heated olive oil.

How do you tell if pork 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.

Can I use shortening for carnitas?

I go through stages of dishes I like to order at a Mexican restaurant and one of my favorites has always been carnitas, which literally means “little meats”. Braising pork in lard makes carnitas soft and tender. Rather than lard, I substituted with vegetable shortening and used only a couple of tablespoons.

Can you reuse lard from carnitas?

Remove the pork to a cutting board, leaving behind as much fat as possible. (You can refrigerate the lard to use for another round of carnitas, to season beans or fry potatoes or the like.)

Where are carnitas originally from?

Are carnitas and pulled pork the same?

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).

Is pork shoulder the same as a pork butt?

Pork butt is a cut of meat that comes from the shoulder of the pig and has a high fat content, while pork shoulder also comes from the shoulder but has more muscle.

Can pork loin be used instead of pork shoulder?

Due to the different texture and flavor between pork loin and pork shoulder, it is not good to replace one for another in most cooking recipes. Pork loin can be cooked in a shorter time, while pork shoulder should be slow-cooked for the tender and juicy meat.

15 Easy Crockpot Carnitas