Chipotle Carnitas Copycat Recipe
This Chipotle Carnitas Copycat Recipe will give you tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned pork right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork roast (pork shoulder or pork butt)
- 3 Tbsp oil canola, olive, or vegetable
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tsp salt taste and adjust later when cooked
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp juniper berries
- 1 sprig fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels. Generously season all sides with salt and black pepper.3 lb pork roast , 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper
- Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.3 Tbsp oil
- Sear the pork for 3 minutes per side, until it forms a dark golden crust.
- Add bay leaves, thyme, juniper berries, and chicken broth.3 bay leaves, 2 tsp juniper berries, 1 sprig fresh thyme, ½ cup chicken broth
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours (or HIGH for 4-6 hours) until the meat is very tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it in a casserole dish. Use two forks to shred the meat.
- Spoon some of the cooking juices over the shredded pork to keep it moist.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and roast the shredded pork for 20-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the edges are lightly browned and crispy but not dry.
- Serve with your favorite sides, in tacos, or on its own!