Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork

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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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time8 5

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

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 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.

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.

Nutrition

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