17 Delicious and Easy Pork Carnitas Recipes
FEBRUARY 07, 2023
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Pork carnitas are the perfect meal to serve up to friends and family, with a delicious smoky-sweet flavor that’s hard to beat. Whether you’re looking for a simple slow cooker carnitas recipe, or something to cook in the oven, we’ve got you covered!
We’ve rounded up 17 of the best pork carnitas recipes that are sure to become family favorites. Get ready for juicy, tender pork that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, and more!
We guarantee your pork carnitas will be a hit with everyone, from picky eaters to die-hard foodies.
Tastes Better from Scratch
Carnitas
Tender and flavorful pork Carnitas can be made in the oven, slow cooker or instant pot and are veratile to serve with tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more!
8
15,957
49
5 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
426
CALORIES
$1.30
PER SERVING
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Belle of the Kitchen
Chipotle Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowls
These Chipotle Pork Carnitas Burritos Bowls start with flavorful, juicy pork that cooks all day in your crockpot. Layer it up with rice, homemade pico de gallo, and all of your favorite toppings for a delicious lunch or dinner!
12
3,898
18
8 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
177
CALORIES
$1.51
PER SERVING
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Dad with a Pan
Smoked Carnitas
Pork shoulder smoked with hickory wood pellets, then braised in a mixture of fresh squeezed oranges, onion, garlic, dried guajillo pepper and mexican seasonings.
40
53
4
8 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
320
CALORIES
$1.08
PER SERVING
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Two Peas and Their Pod
Carnitas
Carnitas-juicy, tender, and crispy carnitas made in the pressure cooker. Use this easy carnitas recipe to make tacos, burritos, salads, quesadillas, and more!
6
108
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
424
CALORIES
$1.05
PER SERVING
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from cats to cooking
Mexican Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos
This easy carnitas recipe can be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot for foolproof Mexican pulled pork that's juicy and flavorful. Perfect for tacos!
618
57,722
1,126
4 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
265
CALORIES
$0.77
PER SERVING
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spoon fork bacon
Easy Carnitas
A recipe for the juiciest, most flavorful easy Easy Carnitas! You'll love this low maintenance and delicious dish with crispy bits. Use it on tacos, nachos, tortas, burritos, soups, anything! We've provided oven instructions, how to make it in a slow cooker, AND Instant Pot, so you're covered!
2
3 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
593
CALORIES
$1.46
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Instant Pot Flavorful Crispy Pork Carnitas
Discover the deliciousness of tender and crispy pork carnitas made in an Instant Pot, perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, or wraps. This versatile and flavorful recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite for your family.
2
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
331
CALORIES
$0.77
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
12 STEPS
1
Trim off excess fat and cut the pork shoulder into 2-3 pieces to fit easily in the Instant Pot.
2
Add 1 cup water into the Instant Pot insert, followed by the pork pieces.
3
Season the pork with salt, ground black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Use only a light hand with the salt, as you can add more seasoning later.
4
Secure the lid of the Instant Pot, and cook the meat on high pressure for 60 minutes using the manual setting.
5
Allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 15 minutes after the cooking time.
6
Carefully use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked pork to a paper-towel lined plate.
7
Shred the cooked pork with two forks. If it doesn’t shred easily, roughly chop on a cutting board using a knife.
8
Heat a large skillet over high heat with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
9
Add the shredded pork in batches to avoid overcrowding, and cook on one side until crisp, about 5-6 minutes.
10
Season the crispy pork with additional salt and ground black pepper to taste.
11
Flip the pork and cook on the other side, breaking it apart, until crisp.
12
Serve the crispy pork carnitas in tacos, wraps, burrito bowls, or salads with your favorite toppings.
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Bon Appétit
Bacon-y Carnitas Tacos
When you realize that all it takes to make these carnitas tacos is pork, bacon, salt, and water, you'll feel like a wizard. Get the tortillas ready.
8
88
269
CALORIES
$0.90
PER SERVING
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Zesty Carnitas Tacos
Lime juice in the crema give these carnitas tacos a good zing!
20
54
4 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
188
CALORIES
$0.72
PER SERVING
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Ciao Florentina
Tacos de Carnitas with Chive Pesto ( Carnitas Tacos Recipe )
Street style pollo Tacos de Carnitas, or chicken carnitas tacos with a green chive pesto and mango salsa.
2
683
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
376
CALORIES
$1.99
PER SERVING
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theflavorbender.com
Tequila Braised Slow Roasted Pork Carnitas (Oven Roasted Carnitas)
Enjoy a Mexican-inspired feast with these Tequila Braised Slow Roasted Pork Carnitas! Marinated in a flavorful blend of tequila, garlic, lime, and spices, these oven roasted carnitas are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a delicious and easy-...
1
1,275
15
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
636
CALORIES
$2.02
PER SERVING
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Nugget Markets
Stovetop Carnitas
Making mouthwatering carnitas at home is easier than you think—the hardest part is waiting for it to finish!
1
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
649
CALORIES
$2.48
PER SERVING
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Inquiring Chef
Instant Pot Crispy Pork Carnitas
Crispy and tender, Instant Pot pork carnitas cook fast and make tacos that will quickly become a family favorite. This is a versatile recipe that can also be used in burrito bowls, salads, or wraps.
2
209
1
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
328
CALORIES
$0.78
PER SERVING
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Lillie Eats and Tells
Skinny Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Cilantro Lime Ranch
The most obvious and maybe my favorite thing to do with these delicious, light, crispy carnitas.
1
489
1
35 min
TOTAL TIME
422
CALORIES
$4.50
PER SERVING
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Homebody Eats
Spicy Pork Carnitas Bowls
Spicy pork carnitas bowls are full of flavor & spice. Not only is this a healthy dinner, it comes together so quickly!
50
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1497
CALORIES
$2.59
PER SERVING
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Recipe Boy
Brown Sugar Carnitas
Crisp on the surface, and tender, delicious meat on the inside!
2 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
606
CALORIES
$1.89
PER SERVING
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Kitchen Konfidence
Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe
Make restaurant-style carnitas at home in your Instant Pot with this easy and delicious recipe—you won't believe how tender and flavorful the pork comes out!
2
108
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
434
CALORIES
$1.17
PER SERVING
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Southern Bite
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Get the perfect tender, juicy pork carnitas with this easy slow cooker recipe. All you have to do is add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and let it work its magic! Enjoy this delicious Mexican-inspired dish with your family and friends. It's sure to be a crowd pleaser!
4
675
7
8 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
398
CALORIES
$1.26
PER SERVING
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