Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork aka Carnitas is full of flavor and so easy to make. Tender, juicy pork infused with a blend of Mexican spices, all effortlessly slow cooked to perfection! Plus, it only takes 5 minutes to prep and the slow cooker does the rest!
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed
Instructions
Make-Ahead Freezer Instructions:
- Place all the ingredients except the pork shoulder in a gallon freezer bag and mix together by pressing on the outside of the bag.
- Add the pork shoulder, and turn to coat in the mixture.
- Seal bag, label and freeze until for up to 3 month until ready to use. Be sure to get as much air as possible out the bag so that it doesn't form ice crystals inside when freezing.
- When ready, remove the frozen mixture from the bag and place it all into the slow cooker. Set the heat to low and cook for 8-10 hours, until hot and cooked through.
- Shred the meat with two forks and serve with taco shell and toppings or other desired accompaniments.
Make Same Day Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir to coat thoroughly.
- Set heat to low and cook for 8-10 hours, until cooked through and easily falls apart with a fork.
- Shred the meat with two forks and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
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