Slow Cooker Cheater Pork Carnitas + VIDEO
3- Ingredient Slow Cooker Cheater Pork Carnitas are so easy they just about cook themselves. The most simple recipe yields the most fabulous results. Just toss it in the crockpot and go! Come back hours later to perfectly tender and juicy pork that is mouthwateringly delicious and perfect on everything.
Cheater pork carnitas make the best street tacos, veggie salad topping, carnita nachos and cheese and so much more! I actually turn the leftovers into taquitos.
It all starts with a good cut of pork. I used pork shoulder (aka pork butt), but you could go with pork loin for a leaner cut. The pork shoulder makes it even more rich and tender.
Toss it all in a slow cooker and let it go. Shred it with forks or meat claws and serve!
I have made this several times and I just can't get over how easy and flavorful it is. I love it in nachos, tortillas and made into flautas or taquitos.
You are going to love it too.
Helpful Tips to make Slow Cooker Cheater Pork Carnitas:
- Make sure you are using a flavorful salsa. I prefer the 505 Southwestern Hatch Valley Green Chile Salsa with Tomatillos, Garlic & Lime.
What you will need to make Slow Cooker Cheater Pork Carnitas:
- Slow Cooker - the slow cooker is almost my most used kitchen appliance, especially during fall/winter! It's just so convenient, and lets face it, it makes comfort food taste even better!
Enjoy!
With love from our simple kitchen to yours.
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See how easy this Slow Cooker Cheater Pork Carnitas is to make. Watch the video!!!
Yield: 10
Cheater Pork Carnitas
3- Ingredient Slow Cooker Cheater Pork Carnitas are so easy they just about cook themselves. The most simple recipe brings the most fabulous results. Just toss it in the crockpot and go! Come back hours later to perfectly tender and juicy pork that is mouthwateringly delicious and perfect on everything.
prep time: 5 MINScook time: 3 hourtotal time: 3 hours and 5 mins
Ingredients
- 5 pound pork shoulder
- 1 ( 16 ounce) jar good green chile salsa
- 1 medium onion, diced
- optional: salt to taste
Instructions
- Place pork in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle onion over top and pour salsa over top.
- Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. Once cooked through, use 2 forks or meat claws to shred pork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mine usually needs just a pinch. Stir, cover and allow to cook for 30 minutes longer so the pork can absorb all those yummy juices.
- Serve and enjoy!
DONNA'S NOTES
- Make sure you are using a flavorful salsa. I prefer the 505 Southwestern Hatch Valley Green Chile Salsa with Tomatillos, Garlic & Lime.
Originally published November 2015, updated and republished June 2020.
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