Carnitas (a slow cooker version)

August 02, 2013

150

When I want good Mexican food I usually have to get an invite to a friend's house or make it myself. If I can use my slow cooker to accomplish the homemade version, I am the happiest of campers. This one uses a pork shoulder roast which makes for a really moist, delicious filling for tacos, enchiladas or burritos. Best of all, this filling in low in fat and calories which takes the guilt out of what is normally a guilty pleasure.

2-3 pounds pork shoulder roast, trimmed of all fat
1 onion, diced
4 cloves of minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock or beer
zest and juice of 2 large limes

Place all of the ingredients into the insert of a slow cooker. Cover and cook on 6-8 hours on low. Remove the meat from the liquid and shred. Place on a non-stick baking sheet. Place under the broiler...
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Nutritions

Calories
243

Sodium
439mg
18% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
23g
46% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV