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Easy Crockpot Pork Carnitas
Easy Crockpot Pork Carnitas Recipe
that can be made ahead then put together on a busy weeknight.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Mexican
Keyword
carnitas, crockpot, make ahead, pork
Prep Time
15
hours
hours
Cook Time
4
hours
hours
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Author
Shari Lynne
Equipment
1 Crockpot or Instant Pot
Ingredients
1
32 oz
Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
You can use any brand you like
4
Cups
of instant rice ~ brown or white
1/4
Cup
Taco Seasoning ~ any kind
Veggies
Use what you like, see note
1
Can
Black Beans
Cheddar Cheese
Tortillas
optional
Instructions
Brown your Meat. Do this by frying it just until browned on the outside.
Add
½ cup water to crockpot and set for 4 hours on low.
When done add Taco Seasoning
Shred your Pork
Make your instant rice
Cut up Veggies
Heat up Beans
Serve all of your ingredients separately or add everything to a baking dish to create a one-dish pork carnitas meal.
Notes
This is what I like to serve with the Crockpot Pork Carnitas:
Avocado
Black Beans
Tomatoes
Cheese
Lettuce
Jalapeno Peppers
Onion
Fresh Lime