Pork Carnitas
Full of flavor with a little spice, this Pork Carnitas recipe is a tasty Mexican favorite.
Servings: 6
Calories: 319kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork roast shoulder or butt
- 15 oz Mexican stewed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Season meat with salt and pepper and brown all sides in hot oil.
- Transfer meat to slow cooker and pour tomatoes over meat, add garlic.
- Cook on high for about 4 hours or until meat will shred easily.
- Shred meat, making sure to remove large pieces of fat.
- Place in 9x13 inch dish.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Meat will be crispy on top - the best way to eat carnitas!!
- Serve with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 994mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2.2mg