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    Home » Recipes » Crockpot Meals

    Published: May 6, 2015 · Updated: Apr 18, 2022

    Crock Pot Carnitas

    Crockpot Carnitas

    Crock-pot-carnitas

    As I have mentioned in my previous post, I have lived 99.9% of my life ignorant to the awesomeness that is Chipotle. I had my very first Salad Bowl there the other week and have been dreaming of going again this past weekend.

    Which leads me into our awful terrible no-good very bad day. We had a beautiful Saturday ahead of us. We got up, had some delicious Bullet Proof Coffee and headed out for a run and hit the farmer’s market on the way back. We also decided that we wanted to upgrade our sun room and buy some patio furniture. On our way to Lowe’s we were stopped in traffic when I hear this awful SCREEEECCCCHHH then BOOM and then I felt the back of our car get rammed. No one was injured thank God! But I was like “SERIOUSLY?” Jake and I were literally going to sit down that evening to make the final payment on my car! UGH!!!!

    Good news is the car will be repaired this week! I hate having my “baby” all scratched up and dented!

    We went back to the house, switched cars, and headed back out to go look at patio furniture and a few other errands. We ended up getting this really cute set from Target. It must mean I am an adult now if I get excited about patio furniture…

    We were getting hungry and after all that trauma we were in no mood to cook. So we thought Chipotle would be the perfect place since I am still on the Whole30 ( Day 24!) but as we walk up to the door there is a big sign that says “NO CARNITAS” Again, “ SERIOUSLY?!” Carnitas are the only protein not cooked in soybean oil there so it’s the only option for me at the moment.

    We then tried Red Robin. I ordered the guacamole burger with no bun, no mayo, and no cheese with a side of steamed broccoli. There is a kid sitting next to us who is so inconsolable that he is screaming bloody murder and then the waitress comes out with our food and of course there is ooey gooey cheese all over it! I was just done. They fixed the order, but I think it will be a very long time before I go back again.

    The next day I was determined to stick it to the man by making my own Carnitas! So I did!

    End of rant.

    Crock-pot-carnitas

    This slow cooker carnitas is my jam. I will be making this quite frequently as a Chipotle substitute!

    Crock pot Carnitas is a pork sirloin that has been rubbed in fresh spices, jalapenos, and cayenne and slow cooked to perfection.

    Crock-pot-carnitas

    Drool.

     

    You Need:

    1 pork sirloin

    2 jalapenos

    1 sweet onion

    Juice of 1 lime

    For the Rub:

    ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    ½ teaspoon cumin

    ½ teaspoon onion powder

    1 tbs chili powder

    ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

    1 teaspoon paprika

    1 teaspoon kosher salt

     

    Directions:

     

    Mix spices together to form a rub

    Rub spices into pork

    Place pork in Crockpot

    Top pork with onion and jalapenos

    Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 6 hours.

    Enjoy!

    Crock-pot-carnitas

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    Comments

    1. Susana says

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    2. kudoskitchen says

      May 11, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      I've never made carnitas and I've never been to Chipotle. Man. I need to get a life!!! LOL
      Sorry about your car. That sucks!

      Reply
    3. cookincanuck says

      May 11, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      Ugh, I'm sorry you had such a rough day. It definitely looks as though you made up for it with your own carnitas. This looks so good!

      Reply
    4. Susan P. (@littleredkitchn) says

      May 08, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      So glad everyone was fine in the accident. This is why I hate driving, always fearful of getting in one. I think your carnitas were well deserved after the day you had.

      Reply
    5. beate weiss-krull (@Beatepdx) says

      May 08, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      Car accidents are so scary glad to hear that you are okay. ~ Your carnitas sound fantastic and it is so nice to have a nice meal at home anyway, right?!

      Reply
    6. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      May 08, 2015 at 9:26 am

      So glad your car if fixable! And these carnitas look amazing!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 08, 2015 at 9:55 am

        Thank you Martha!!! 🙂

        Reply
    7. [email protected] Mom says

      May 08, 2015 at 6:31 am

      How upsetting to make that final payment on your car and have an accident! So sorry about that but these carnitas look way better than anything you can get a restaurant anyway!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 08, 2015 at 8:00 am

        I know!! At least my car will be all fixed up by next week! Can't wait to get it back!

        Reply
    8. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      May 07, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      Loving these flavors! I need to make this for my family!

      Reply
    9. angiemcgowan says

      May 07, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      Chipotle is always out of what you want, always. I have to make your carnitas. It looks so amazing!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 07, 2015 at 5:48 pm

        Really? Well good thing I have a Plan B!

        Reply
    10. The Food Hunter says

      May 07, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      This sounds fabulous!

      Reply
    11. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      May 07, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Amanda, this looks crazy good! OMGosh, I'd want to eat it straight out of the pot. It *might* make it into some tacos, but only after I've had my fill from that pot - because it is irresistable!

      Reply
    12. Ginny McMeans says

      May 07, 2015 at 11:28 am

      What an easy meal and I am loving the lime and cumin addition!

      Reply

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