Copycat Chipotle Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe
Tender pork butt braised in beef stock and spices, this is an easy Chipotle copycat!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 3 1/2 lbs Pork butt, boneless
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Beef stock or water
- 3-4 Bay leaves
- 1 tbsp Whole juniper berries
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Evenly season the pork butt on all sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear all sides of the pork butt. Once browned, transfer pork to a crockpot along with beef stock, juniper berries, fresh thyme sprigs, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 9-10 hours.
- Once the pork is done, remove from the crockpot and shred. Place shredded pork back into the crockpot to soak up any juices and serve as tacos, rice bowls, or on sandwiches and pizza.
Notes
*If pork is not fork tender after 6 hours, continue cooking on high, checking every 30 minutes. Cooking time may vary based on the size of the pork butt.
*Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1062mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg