CARNITAS NACHOS RECIPES

Name: Slow-Cooked Carnitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds); 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1-1/2 cups minced fresh cilantro; 1 cup salsa; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup tequila or additional chicken broth; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles; 12 flour tortillas (8 inches) or corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed; Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves, sliced red onion and chopped tomatoes

SLOW-COOKED CARNITAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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Simmer up succulent pork the slow-cooker way. Sometimes, instead of using tortillas, I put the seasoned meat on top of shredded lettuce for a tasty salad. —Lisa Glogow, Aliso Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 06 hours 20 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 06 hours 00 minutes

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups minced fresh cilantro
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup tequila or additional chicken broth
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
12 flour tortillas (8 inches) or corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves, sliced red onion and chopped tomatoes

Steps:

Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with the garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Add onions, cilantro, salsa, broth, tequila and chiles. Cover, cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. , Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Spoon about 2/3 cup meat mixture onto each tortilla; serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, FatContent 15g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 67mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 615mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 24g protein.

BEST INSTANT POT CARNITAS RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE ... - DELISH

Best Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe - How To Make ... - Delish image

Instant Pot Carnitas is the perfect thing to make ahead: juicy, spiced pork is ready to be served alongside rice, on top of tortillas, or piled on top of bread for a hearty sandwich.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories nut-free weeknight meals dinner main dish meat

Total Time 1 hours 50 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 0S

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 lb. skinless, boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2" pieces
1 1/2 c. orange juice
2 tsp. ancho chili powder
1 large onion, quartered
3 jalapeños, halved lengthwise
6 cloves garlic
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Tortillas, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
Thinly sliced cabbage, for serving
Pickled red onion, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

Place pork, orange juice, chili powder, onion, jalapeños, garlic, and seasonings into Instant Pot. Toss with your hands until well combined.
Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
Follow manufacturer's guide for quick release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before, unlocking and removing lid. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pork to a large bowl. Remove jalapeños and spices and discard.
Shred meat with two forks. Transfer to a sheet tray and pour ¾ cup cooking liquid over meat and toss to combine. Broil until crisp and deeply browned in spots.
Serve with tortillas, sour cream, thinly sliced cabbage, pickled red onion, and hot sauce.

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