This Chipotle carnitas recipe is a remake of the restaurant favorite that features pork roast slow cooked with a variety of spices until tender. An easy dish that works perfectly as a filling for enchiladas, burrito bowls, tacos and more!
4poundspork roastsuch as pork shoulder or pork butt
1cupchicken broth
2bay leaves
2teaspoonsfresh thyme leaves
2teaspoonsjuniper berries
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
Season the pork roast with the salt and pepper.
Place the pork in the pot. Cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer the pork to a slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme and juniper berries.
Cover and cook for 8 hours on low heat.
Uncover the slow cooker and discard the juniper berries and bay leaves.
Shred the pork in the slow cooker with two forks.
Serve as-is, or place the shredded pork on a sheet pan lined with cooking spray. Spoon 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid over the pork. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until the pork pieces have crispy edges.