Simple Crockpot Carnitas
Ingredients
Instructions
- Turn your crockpot (aka a slow cooker) on high.
- Heat your lard in the microwave until it has melted and add to the crockpot.
- Cut your pork shoulder into about 7 pieces and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the pork pieces in the crockpot leaving spaces between the meat.
- Cover and cook until the meat is tender.
- Notes: Brown the cooked meat for a few minutes under the broiler if desired. I have also doubled the meat and the lard and let the meat boil in the lard until tender.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
266
kcal
13% DV
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).