Comments on: Carnitas

By: Amy Holdaway

Amy Holdaway — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:08:33 +0000

We made these in a crockpot on our boat this last weekend. Made exactly per recipe.So good! Very flavorful! Fed the whole crew. So many crock pot recipes turn out bland, but not these. Easy prep and cleanup, too. Adding to our regular rotation-

By: Kristine Rosenblatt

Kristine Rosenblatt — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:56:28 +0000

In reply to Mary. No, that will not work in this recipe.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:15:15 +0000

In reply to Lyn. Could I use canned pork

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:42:16 +0000

So delicious ! My hubby said need to add to weekly dinner rotation !
So easy crockpot did all the work !
Spices and juices were perfect !
Thank you for sharing !
Using left overs tonight for carnitas enchiladas !

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:46:51 +0000

I will make this again and again…delicious !!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:42:32 +0000

This recipe is so good. We make it all the time. I usually double the recipe and share with family. They all love it too. Thank you so much!

By: Laresa

Laresa — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:11:18 +0000

This is an easy and very flavorful recipe! A real fantastic recipe that
I have made several times and making it again today!!! 🤤😋🤤😋🤤
Definitely a keeper and a family favorite!

By: Carolyn Offerhaus

Carolyn Offerhaus — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:41:43 +0000

Made this last night ,was so good . We dipped the tortillas in the marinade and cook them on the flat top, so yummy thank you for the recipe will definitely be making this again

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 04:35:09 +0000

This recipe is delicious my family loved it.

By: Josette

Josette — Mon, 22 May 2023 01:24:32 +0000

Omg delicious! I cooked 2 hours on high and 5 on low

By: Kristine Rosenblatt

Kristine Rosenblatt — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:42:37 +0000

In reply to Wayne. Yes, I usually cut off excess fat before cooking, and then I also remove some after cooking as I shred the meat.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:40:49 +0000

Should I cut off excess fat before cooking? I hate how chewy carnitas can end up.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:19:58 +0000

This was a hit with everyone in the house. I used fresh oregano because we had it. I had a spicier chili pepper so I adjusted that down a bit for the kids.

By: Lisa Stockton

Lisa Stockton — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:26:04 +0000

You named this receipe correctly! The best carnitas I’ve had any where. Followed receipe exactly except I doubled the spice mixture since my pork was about 8 pounds. Cooked for 10 hours on low. The taste was so good we didn’t even top it with anything. This will be one my gold star list. Thank you

By: Kristine Rosenblatt

Kristine Rosenblatt — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:07:39 +0000

In reply to Samantha. The meat will release some liquid as it cooks, so you don't need to add additional liquid (you don't have to add liquid when cooking in a slow cooker). If you really want to add some, I'd try 1/2 cup or less of chicken broth.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:17:29 +0000

I went to the store and all they had was an 8lb shoulder, literally no other option and I was in a hurry so I couldn’t go somewhere else. In my haste I only grabbed one orange and one lime. I just put everything into my crockpot and I feel more liquid is needed. What do you recommend for additional liquid? I feel like I want to add some chicken or beef broth but don’t want to alter the flavor of what this recipe brings. I would love to hear some alternatives, TIA! <3

By: Cheri

Cheri — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:16:27 +0000

I add 1 whole Jalapeño so I wouldn’t get the heat but the flavor, if you want the heat diced it up.

By: Kristine Rosenblatt

Kristine Rosenblatt — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:42:44 +0000

In reply to Gloria Mendoza. No, the broiling step is optional. We love how broiling the carnitas makes the edges a little crispy.

By: Gloria Mendoza

Gloria Mendoza — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 23:49:45 +0000

Do I have to broil the carnitas?

By: Kristine Rosenblatt

Kristine Rosenblatt — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:46:10 +0000

In reply to Belinda. You can, but I'd recommend using one that is pure juice with no sugar added.