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Main Section » Recipes » Main Dish » Mexican » Crock Pot Pork Carnitas

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Crock Pot Pork Carnitas

Mar 12, 2009

We love Mexican food. I am sure I have mentioned that many times before, but we really do eat a lot of Mexican or Mexican inspired meals. We also have a lot of pork in the freezer. So, I love meals that are both Mexican and pork.
This recipe is adapted from a Taste Of Home recipe. The recipe calls for 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes. But we like it with a little more flavor and with a kick to it. So, I use Emeril’s seasoning in it. I use quite a bit, 1 tablespoon. I think this makes it so much better. I love Emeril’s seasoning and I think it makes this recipe better. But you can make it like the recipes says and it will be fine just a different flavor.

Pork Carnitas

  • 1 boneless pork shoulder or loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup lime juice (please use fresh in this recipe it is so much better)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 12 flour tortillas, warmed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 2 medium avocados, peeled and diced (optional)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced (optional)
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Salsa

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine pork, lime juice, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is very tender. Shred pork with a fork. Spoon about 1/3 cup of filling down the center of each tortilla; top with cheese, avocados, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, or as desired. Fold in bottom and sides of tortilla. Serve with salsa.


For more crockpot recipes see Slow Cooking Thursday.

Filed Under: Mexican, Pork, Slow Cooking

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  1. Evening Shade Morning Latte

    March 12, 2009 at 11:47 am

    I could easily eat a ton of these. They look so yummy.

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  2. Kirstin

    March 12, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    Okay…I could seriously eat way too many!!!! Love mexican food

    Reply
  3. Carly

    March 12, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    stumbled across your blog and love it! I want to go in my kitchen right now and make your prize winning $1,000 cookies!

    Reply
  4. Blessed Beyond

    March 12, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    We love mexican too! So I’ll be saving this for sure! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  5. Jen

    March 12, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    These look great! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. eleisia

    March 12, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    We like mexican food. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  7. Sandra

    March 12, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    LOVE Mexican food, this sounds wonderful.

    Reply
  8. Janell

    June 15, 2009 at 9:54 am

    I live in Mexico (Im from Fl) and I love this food but I dont know how to make any of it! I guess I should learn while I am here. This looks like a good easy version I will have to try it!

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