I have tried to make carnitas multiple times in the crockpot and although they usually turn out pretty tasty, I always miss the crunchy bits that you find when you order carnitas out. However after doing some research on carnitas, I stumbled across an amazing trick. All it takes to add that crunchy texture is a quick trip to the oven before serving. Baked or broiled at a high temperature for just a few short minutes will create lots of texture and crispy bits that make these carnitas taste like the real thing.

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Name: Sunday Slow Cooker: Carnitas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pound Lean pork tenderloin or pork shoulder, lean only fat removed; 1 each onion diced; 4 cloves garlic minced; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tbs Chipotles, canned in adobo sauce; 3/4 cup light beer or light chicken broth; 8 low cal Flour tortillas

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INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 pound Lean pork tenderloin or pork shoulder, lean only ; fat removed
1 each onion ; diced
4 cloves garlic ; minced
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
2 tbs Chipotles, canned in adobo sauce
3/4 cup light beer or light chicken broth
8 low cal Flour tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS

Season the pork with salt and pepper.

Place it in the crockpot.

Mix together the remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over the pork.

Cook for 6-8 hours on low until the pork is fork tender and easily shreds.

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Lay pork out in a single layer on a non-stick baking sheet. Roast for 4-5 minutes until the edges become crispy and toasted.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (160g)
Recipe Makes: 8 Servings

Calories: 11
Calories from Fat: 1 (9%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 0.1g	0 %
	Saturated Fat 0g	0 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 36.7mg		1 %
Potassium 38.5mg		1 %
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g		1 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.4g	2 %
	Sugars, other 2g
Protein 0.4g		1 %
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Calories per serving: 11

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