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Chipotle Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Pulled pork carnitas made easy in a slow cooker and then broiled until all nice and crispy, moist tender and oh so good!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 8h 10m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 8h👤 kevin📖 closetcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- blender
- food processor
- slow cooker
- baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and saute until tender, about ⏱️ 5-7 minutes.
oil1 tablespoon
2
Add the garlic, cumin and oregano and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
garlic, chopped2 clovescumin1 teaspoonoregano1 teaspoon
3
Puree the onions and garlic along with the chilies and tomatoes in a blender or food processor and return to pan.
garlic, chopped2 clovesdiced tomatoes (fire roasted are good)1 (28 ounce) can
4
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, simmer for a few minutes to thicken, add the vinegar, season with salt and pepper and enjoy or let cool and store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
5
Place the pork along with 1 cup of the salsa in a slow cooker and cook until the pork is falling apart tender, about ⏱️ 4-5 hours on high or ⏱️ 6-8 hours on low.
6
Remove the pork from the liquid and set aside to cool before shredding and removing any fat.
7
Meanwhile, skim any fat from the cooking liquid and simmer to reduce to 1 cup.
8
Mix the liquid into the pork, spread it out in a single layer on baking sheet, broil until crispy on top, about ⏱️ 4-6 minutes, flip and broil until crispy, about ⏱️ 4-6 minutes.
9
Mix in 1 cup of the salsa and enjoy in your favourite Mexican style dishes like tacos, quesadillas, etc.
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